Before we go, here’s your random trivia of the day:
Cut your finger? Scraped your knee? Bumped your head?
You need a hug.
Researchers have found that cuddling may speed up the physical healing of wounds. Touch releases oxytocin, a neurochemical that helps build trust but also, according to this 2013 study, can activate the immune system and help defend against infection.
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