01/21/2026
🤍 Happy National Hug Day! 🤍
Did you know a simple hug can do so much more than warm the heart?
Here are just a few beautiful benefits of hugging:
✨ Releases “feel-good” hormones like oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine
✨ Reduces stress and anxiety
✨ Lowers blood pressure and supports heart health
✨ Boosts your immune system
✨ Helps you feel safe, connected, and supported
✨ Strengthens emotional bonds and trust
✨ Can improve mood in as little as 20 seconds
At The Bridge Wellness South, we believe every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and loved — sometimes a hug is the first step in reminding someone they are not alone. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
So today, hug a loved one, encourage a friend, and let compassion lead. 🤍