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    ASK Dr Martin

    Sep 09, 2021 2 minutes

    I hate to be given hugs!

    Q I’m still wary of hugging people since lockdown... Are hugs risky or am I just being silly?

    Shirleen, Glasgow

    A lt’s a tricky one! Many people missed their hugs during lockdown and there is evidence that hugging makes us feel more connected, improves mood and could even provide a boost to the immune system.

    But there’s

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