Receiving hugs may buffer against deleterious changes in mood associated with interpersonal conflict, according to a study published October 3rd 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Michael Murphy of Carnegie Mellon University, along with co-authors Denise Janicki-Deverts and Sheldon Cohen. A release from the publisher notes that people who engage more frequently in… Continue reading Hugs May Help Protect Against Conflict-Related Distress