Friendship and mental health professionals say whether friends hug often comes down to a person's preferences.

People had to attend hospital treatments alone, go months without seeing some of their closest friends and relatives ... "we did all hug, even though we weren't supposed to," she says.

Whether it's a tight embrace after a long day or deep hug to ease your stress, hugs create a sense of warmth and security. Make giving hugs a habit, when greeting each other or saying goodbye, after ...

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