The science of hugging: Interview with Prof. Sebastian Ocklenburg
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English - May 03, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBSelf-Improvement Education Health & Fitness Mental Health body language interviews reading people environmentally friendly green living science self improvement vegan bodybuilding neuroscience Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Why do hugs feel good?
Can hugs cure loneliness and depression?
Is hugging a tree good for you?
What is the optimal length of time to hug for "feel-good" hormones?
Can you hug yourself?
In this episode Leaf and Elfie talk with Prof. Sebastian Ocklenburg about the science of hugging to find out answers to these questions and understand his research on social touch.
Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D., is a professor for research methods in psychology at the Department of Psychology at MSH Medical School, Hamburg, Germany.