A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing Practice has revealed that self-hugging can reduce feelings of anxiety, according to Psychology Today. The study, led by scientist Yulia Susanti from ...

Are you in udder despair lately? Then in the famous words of Bart Simpson, you might want to have a cow, man. The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita is offering cow hugging therapy that allows you to ...

Cow therapy is what a ranch in Claremore hopes to bring to its customers. The Hug- A-Highland cow sessions give animal lovers a chance to hug, brush, and love on the fluffy cows and people are hoofing ...

Relationship transformations don’t always require expensive therapy sessions or lengthy heart-to-heart conversations. Sometimes, the most profound changes emerge from the simplest possible gesture—a ...

Students walking through Cady Mall were met with colorful signs promoting love and kindness followed by a warm embrace Tuesday as Project Humanities volunteers hosted a free hug session, just in time ...

Cow hugging or "koe knuffelen" has become the latest wellness craze to help reduce stress and increase positivity. Originating in Reuver, The Netherlands, it has gained popularity across the world, ...

A professional cuddler who makes a living snuggling with strangers and offers one-to-one sessions for £85 (over $110) says people shouldn't be ashamed of asking for a hug. Samii Wood, 41, is a ...

At its core, job hugging means staying in a role even when it no longer feels like a great fit. The reasons vary. For some, it is financial security and for others, it is loyalty to a team or fear of ...

Steve Maher just may be the most huggable person in Hollywood. The Los Angeles man has found something as simple as a prolonged hug -- or as he calls it the "Ecstatic Embrace" -- can do wonders for a ...