The average duration of an embrace between two people is three seconds. Yet the analysts have found something amazing. There is a calming effect on the body and mind when the embrace lasts 20 seconds. The explanation for this is that a sincere hug releases a hormone called "oxytocin," also recognized as a love hormone. This substance has many advantages to our physical and mental health, it allows us to relax, to feel safe and to relieve our worr...