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The Science Behind Hugs: What Your Embrace Reveals About You Hugging is a universal gesture that transcends language and culture. Whether it's an affectionate cuddle or an awkward squeeze, everyone has their own unique style of hugging. But did you know that the way you embrace could actually reveal aspects of your personality? A recent study has uncovered fascinating insights into how hugging patterns can reflect traits such as neuroticism and conscientiousness. Researchers used advanced AI video analysis technology to examine hugs between friends and romantic partners. Participants were asked to repeatedly walk towards each other and embrace, while also completing questionnaires about their personality traits. The results showed that romantic partners tended to hug for significantly longer than platonic friends. On average, couples hugged for 7.02 seconds, while friends only embraced for 2.88 seconds. However, the tightness of the hug was more closely linked to personality cha...

The Power of Words and the Art of the Comeback When someone delivers a hurtful insult, it can often leave us speechless. In some cases, it may even cause deep and enduring mental health scars that are comparable to those from physical abuse. However, a scientist has now proposed a clever response that could help turn the tables on an insult. According to Dr. Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist and lecturer, the best comeback to an insult is a simple three-word phrase: "Calm down, grandma." This response, he claims, can effectively put a damper on someone's mean comments or even reverse their effects. It might even make the person laugh, diffusing the situation entirely. Dr. Burnett, author of Emotional Ignorance , explains that the impact of an insult depends as much on the recipient as it does on the person delivering it. By using this retort, the recipient can make the insulter seem like the lower-status, more easily-ridiculed party. For example, if someone says, "Yo...