Hugs help women face stress, study says. Men, you are out of luck

Hugs help women face stress, study says. Men, you are out of luck

When facing something daunting, you might turn to a loved one for a hug. It’s not just a gesture of support — it actually can help lower the cortisol response the stressful experience elicits, according to a new study. But the effect is not as powerful for men as it is for women.

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