We become indebted to.
My name is Seiichi Ishibashi from Universe Club Chiba Branch!

It's getting colder all of a sudden, and it's time to start missing the skin...

I think all members usually hug each other casually.
Isn't it said that hugging someone often can reduce stress?

I was a little curious, so I looked into hugging! !

It seems that hugs have three main effects depending on the mechanisms of the brain and body!

gives you a sense of happiness

It is said that hugging releases dopamine from the brain. Dopamine is secreted when you are excited or excited, and it is also called the drug of happiness because it gives you a feeling of happiness and pleasure. Hugs release dopamine, which makes you feel happy.

Gives you a sense of security

Oxytocin is secreted, which gives you a sense of relief such as healing and peace. Oxytocin is also a transmitter released by the brain, and when secreted, it makes breathing deeper and suppresses increases in blood pressure. Oxytocin is also released when you do yoga or meditation, so hugging someone can give you a sense of relaxation and peace, just like doing yoga or meditation.

can relax

The parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the mind and body, becomes dominant. When the parasympathetic nervous system increases, blood vessels relax, blood pressure decreases, and a person becomes relaxed and calm, so hugging can have this effect.

Isn't hugging amazing? !
There's no reason not to, right? !

(Of course, you can only do this with someone you have a relationship of trust and goodwill with...)

Let's keep hugging our loved ones! !
There are only a few left this year, so give me a nice hug! !