Doctors have identified hugs as an effective way to fall asleep faster, the newspaper “Express”.
Experts conducted a study and found that about 16 million people in the UK suffer from insomnia. Experts say that during the day a person secretes the hormone cortisol, which is responsible for responding to stress. According to them, its number should be reduced to ensure healthy sleep.
Comfortable placement in bed, and especially hugs with a loved one, can reduce anxiety and improve mood. At this point, the body begins to produce serotonin, which plays a significant role in the sleep-wake cycle.
Relieving stress after hugs reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthens the immune system, and the release of dopamine relaxes muscles. All these factors, according to British doctors, contribute to a rapid fall into a state of restful sleep.