Why hug for more than 7 seconds? #love #hugs #comfort #happy #cortisol #oxytocin #stressrelief

Cortisol is the Stress Hormone which is released by Adrenal Glands sitting on your kidneys. When faced with stress, fear, worries, uncertainties and childhood trauma Cortisol is released which helps you fight against these emotions. In smaller amounts i.e., only when required Cortisol is essential and crucial for the body.
When Cortisol runs in your blood for unusually long times, it starts impacting all areas of your life. This 7-seconds hug helps to lower down the Cortisol hormone and makes you feel instantly better and relaxed.