Hugs can provide a lot of comfort. They can help you feel closer to someone you care about, whether that’s a partner, friend, or child. They can also increase feelings of happiness and fulfillment by ...

A new "Hug My Younger Self" trend has become popular on social media platforms, thanks to Google Gemini's Nano Banana feature. Users are using this artificial intelligence (AI) model to create ...

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram or X lately, chances are you’ve seen people sharing emotional AI-generated pictures of themselves hugging their childhood versions. This heartwarming photo trend, ...

Getting hugged by a friend can help with negative feelings, but what about self-hugging? Anxiety is a common problem that many people experience in their lives. One strategy that can help reduce ...

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