Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One hug at a time: Why parents are showing up to embrace people at Pride. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photo: Joseph ...

5 Sensitive Dog Breeds That Know When You Need a Hug originally appeared on Parade Pets. When you’ve had a tough day, coming home and cuddling with your dog can feel like heaven. But while most dogs ...

Thousands of TikTok videos have been posted under the hashtag #probablyneededahug There are few things in the world that provide the same warmth and comfort as a hug — but according to thousands of ...

“Three Days in June,” Anne Tyler’s 25th novel, is like reading a hug. The “Accidental Tourist” author embraces us from the very first sentence — “People don’t tap their watches anymore; have you ...

If you’ve ever felt better after getting a hug from someone you love or petting your dog, you’re no stranger to the oxytocin effect. Many people are craving that calming sensation, given the constant ...

It all started with a homemade button with “Free Mom Hugs” written on it in black Sharpie. Sara Cunningham, a mom of two from Oklahoma, wore it to a Pride festival in 2015, offering hugs to anyone who ...