DECATUR — Deanna DeBerry was a little startled, but in a nice way, when a large group of Robertson Charter School students appeared in Central Park, carrying signs advertising free hugs and handing ...

Hugging used to be reserved for romantic partners and close family members. But now, in some circles, the hug has replaced the handshake. What are today’s rules: When to hug? How? What if you’re not a ...

A heartfelt hug can make us feel better in the worst of situations that can happen in life, but psychological research on hugging on mood is still rather rare. A new scientific study, now published in ...