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04/13/2026

Psychologists states that physical affection is a powerful mental health regulator supported by neuroscience. According to psychology, hugging and cuddling trigger oxytocin release, often called the bonding hormone, which calms the nervous system and lowers cortisol. Reduced cortisol helps ease anxious thoughts, stabilize mood, and support emotional balance over time.

Research in psychology shows regular affectionate touch improves immune response by supporting healthy inflammatory regulation and better sleep quality. When the body feels safe, immune cells function more efficiently. Neurology also links oxytocin to improved skin health because lower stress hormones protect collagen and reduce inflammatory flare ups.

Psychologist says touch based comfort works because the brain interprets close contact as social safety. This shifts the mind away from threat detection and rumination. According to psychology, this shift reduces symptoms linked to low mood and chronic worry while increasing feelings of connection and trust.

Consistent affectionate contact also reinforces emotional resilience. People who experience safe touch regularly show better stress recovery, stronger relationships, and improved overall wellbeing. Small daily moments of hugging and cuddling can gently train the brain toward calm, connection, and long term psychological stability. These effects highlight why affectionate touch remains a foundational human need across cultures globally.

04/13/2026

This cozy Chicken Posole Verde is the weeknight stew we can't stop making 🥣. Get the recipe in the comments!

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

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04/13/2026

🔗: https://on.wsj.com/3Q3qx2c

More than 12 million people work in the U.S. restaurant and bar industry. Dishwashers occupy one of the humblest rungs, but they are among the most badly needed.

Restaurant operators advertised tens of thousands of dishwashing jobs last year, making them one of the industry’s most-sought positions, according to labor market analytics firm Lightcast.

The Trump administration’s tougher immigration enforcement is making that harder in the U.S. restaurant industry, where foreign-born workers make up about 20% of jobs. Young people are also more reluctant to take the longtime starting point to the working world, industry officials said.

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04/11/2026

Join the Annual Cocktails, Culture, and Conversation networking happy hour.

This year, the event centers around a vital theme: promoting cultural humility in nutrition communications.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:

When: Tuesday, April 14th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CST
Drink of Choice: Bring your favorite cocktail or mocktail! 🍹

All GMIG members can attend FREE of charge. Any GMIG who is interested in attending this event can register using this link:
https://eatright-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ekAEeRbIRgCQjXl-po3dRw

04/10/2026

This Pistachio-Chocolate Snacking Cake is moist, not-too-sweet, and effortlessly elegant 💚. Get baking with the recipe in the comments!

04/10/2026

What role can exercise play in alzheimer's, metabolic conditions, and age-related cognitive decline?

Dr. Xuasong Mao, a postdoctoral associate with HNFE and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC professor Dr. Zen Yan is researching how cells adapt after exercise, and what that means for brains as people age.

Read more from VT News ⤵️
https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/research_fralinbiomed_maoaward.html?utm_source=cmpgn_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vtUnirelNewsDailyCMP_mar2726-fs