Psychologists have revealed key aspects of the ideal hug, including the optimal time length -- between five and 10 seconds, they found -- and style of squeeze. Getty Images As with anything ...

This isn't clickbait and we're not kidding. There is quite literally a science-backed formula to give the perfect hug and we're going to lay it on straight for you. It's a H.U.G — Hold on tight ...

And while we’d take just about any hug right now, science has been busy figuring out what actually makes the perfect hug. The cuddle testing squad – in fact, a team of scientists from Japan’s Toho ...

And it’s not just babies who feel better when they have a hug, we all do. How do we give the perfect hug? Try a H.U.G.: Hold on tight, Until you relax, and Grow your bond. Hold on tight.

Alison Escalante M.D. covers parenting, pediatrics and neurodiversity. At a time in history when we could all use a good hug, researchers have just advanced the science of the ideal snuggle.

In this era of social distancing and depressing news, we could all do with a good hug. Now scientists have analysed what makes the perfect cuddle -- just don’t squeeze too tight. A team from ...

In this era of social distancing and depressing news, we could all do with a good hug. Now scientists have analysed what makes the perfect cuddle -- just don't squeeze too tight. Don't squeeze too ...

scientists believe they have unlocked the key to a perfect hug. According to researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London, it's all about the length of a hug, rather than the style of embrace.

In this era of social distancing and depressing news, we could all do with a good hug. Now scientists have analyzed what makes the perfect cuddle-- just don't squeeze too tight. A team from Japan ...