The custom of hugging on Eid, what are its health effects?

Eid is around the corner and on this festival of joy all Muslims greet each other by hugging but do you know the health effects of hugging?

Research has shown that hugs can reduce stress and make you feel happier, so if you’re tired from work or suffering from mental stress, a warm hug from someone you love and trust can help you. All fatigue is removed.

According to the researchers, a survey of 400 people was conducted, which showed that hugging not only reduces stress and depression but also improves mood, which improves health.

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There is a hormone called Oxytocin in the human body, which experts have called the cuddle hormone, when a person hugs, the amount of Oxytocin hormone increases in the body and thus the person feels happy.

According to experts, this hormone is more effective in women and also controls blood pressure in women.

According to experts, hugging also keeps the heart healthy and the heartbeat is also under control.