The science behind why hugs are good for us

Hugging is back on (Picture: Getty)Sound the party horn, today’s the day we can finally hug our loved ones again. Whether it’s giving our grandparents a long-awaited cuddle, embracing close friends or scooping up our nieces and nephews, cautious hugs (AKA not going overboard) are now allowed.And, after more than 14 months of restrictions, to say we’ve missed social contact is an understatement. At last, we can bid farewell to those awkward elbow touches and air hugs a