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Feeling stressed? Try a hug!
We all instinctively know hugging a loved one can make us feel better, but there is science behind the beneficial effects of hugging. Studies have shown that hugs increase levels of the hormone oxytocin.
Why We Do What We Do
Day in and day out we give our blood, sweat, and tears to helping others… with any luck, minus the blood. What drives this self-sacrificing philanthropy?
Count Your Blessings
You’ve heard it many times, but does the old adage to “count your blessings” really help? During difficult times, it can seem as if nothing is going right. It feels like human nature to dwell on the negative, while reliving bad memories or experiences over and over in our minds.