When you go to the doctor, you expect to be given medication to treat whatever is wrong with you, but that’s not always the answer. Lifestyle changes are often the best way to treat many conditions, like quitting smoking, exercising more, changing your diet and… hugging. Doctor prescribes hugging to his patients Speaking on Steven Bartlett’s Dairy of a CEO podcast, cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra said he prescribes hugging to lots of his patients to reduce stress. He explained that it activates the “protection and soothing” mechanisms of the brain, which can have amazing health benefits. Partic…