Hugs cause a flutter of emotions and butterflies in our stomachs, as during such tender moments, the hormone oxytocin is produced in the blood, responsible for reducing anxiety and providing a sense of security, according to the website of the Center for Public Health. How hugs affect health We hug others when we are excited, happy, sad, or seeking comfort. As it turns out, hugs make us healthier and happier. According to experts, the results of a study by scientists at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, indicate that those who hug and are hugged are less prone to illness….