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February 2, 2026 By Hugs Team

Despite Everything, Life Is Still Beautiful

Your brain is designed to absorb the bad and let the good slip by. But there is a way to reverse that — and it starts with the smallest moments.

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January 30, 2026 By Hugs Team

The People You Can’t Keep

Your brain can only keep about 150 people close. That explains why we lose people without meaning to — and why a timely message can change everything.

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January 21, 2026 By Hugs Team

The Science of Hugs: Human Touch Is Medicine

What happens to your body when someone hugs you for 20 seconds: oxytocin, cortisol, and why science says hugs are real medicine.

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September 7, 2025 By Hugs Team

Why We Only See Beauty When It’s Gone

Your brain is designed to ignore what you have. Neuroscience explains why we only value things when we lose them — and how to wake up before it’s too late.

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September 1, 2025 By Hugs Team

How a simple gesture can change your entire day

A message, a smile, or a hug triggers a chemical cascade in your brain that can change your whole day. Neuroscience explains why — and how you can be that gesture for someone.