The average length of a hug between two people is 3 seconds.  Researchers have discovered that when a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind.  This is because of the release of oxytocin, also known as "the love hormone." This substance has many benefits in our physical and mental health: 1. STIMULATES OXYTOCIN.    Oxytocin is a neurotransmitter that acts on the limbic system, the brain’s emotional center, promoting feelings of [...]

As winter is approaching and with living in Nebraska any day has the possibility of being winter, pain increases. Many people say the cold weather affects their chronic pain and intensifies it, but why? With the climate changing, air pressure changes as well, which is called barometric pressure. “When Barometric pressure drops it significantly decreases the amount of pressure placed on the body which forces the tissue to expand and put pressure surrounding the joints”. -Edward S. [...]