I found this article on WebMD and thought I would pass it on. 8 Health Benefits of Cuddling, a good cuddle can lower your blood pressure, ease pain, and even help fight off that cold virus.
https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-cuddling?ecd=wnl_gdh_122119&ctr=wnl-gdh-122119_nsl-LeadModule_title&mb=r0RNicxmVQchHAm4KqVFr@HnVev1imbC8wgD5s7p5Kk=