Scientists have found an unusual way to protect against infections. Scientists from Carnegie Mellon University managed to establish that physical contact in the form of hugs with a loved one can improve the psychological state of a person..

In addition, according to experts, such an action helps to activate the body's defenses, therefore, the body will better fight various diseases and unfavorable external factors, such as infection.. It is reported that the experts published the results of their laboratory tests in a journal called Psychological Science.

According to scientists, 404 respondents took part in the experiments.. Before starting the research, all volunteers filled out special questionnaires containing a number of questions about their relationships with others.. The subjects also talked about how often they are hugged by loved ones.. After completing the survey, experts tried to infect respondents with a specific cold virus.

The results of laboratory experiments have shown that men and women who hug more than others with friends and family are less at risk of developing respiratory ailment.. If they get sick, then the infection is not as difficult as in other people.. Doctors explain this phenomenon by the number of " Scientifically proven that physical touch improves emotional well-being, which contributes to overall health.

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