Hugging loved ones can reduce high blood pressure, says research

Nowadays most of the people suffer from high blood pressure. This disease is caused by various reasons including excess fat, work stress, drinking alcohol, loud noise and being in crowded environment. It can be controlled with regular medicine. But apart from medicine, you can get rid of blood pressure if you regularly hug your loved ones! A recent study claims so.

Hugging a loved one after a long time brings a strange peace. As if all bad feelings go away. Research has found several benefits of this hug. Hugs are not the only way to express feelings. A type of hormone is released from the brain when hugged closely, which helps in physical and mental development in many ways.

Studies have shown that hugging can improve anyone's mental health. Hugs release the hormone oxytocin, which calms the brain. Hugging for 10 seconds or more has a positive effect on the mind. Especially when a close friend or loved one hugs you, it brings peace of mind.

1) Hugging increases the secretion of oxytocin hormone. This hormone is known as the good hormone. Oxytocin takes care of the mind. Reduces stress. Relieves anxiety.

2) Hugging increases immunity. Does not allow any disease to take root in the body. Fights germs.

3) Suffering from high blood pressure? Studies have shown that the antidote to lowering blood pressure is hidden in hugging a loved one. Blood pressure levels rise due to excessive worry, thinking. But hugging a loved one removes all worries, anxiety, depression, hence the risk of high blood pressure is also much less.

4) Suffering from depression for a long time about something? A hug will also help to get out of this situation.

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