In LA, even the drug dealers are fond of a warm embrace. But is it a friendly gesture or an invasive and unwanted act of intimacy, asks Jessica Bennett
Update newsletter preferencesAs Amma, a Hindu spiritual leader who has been called “the hugging saint”, may tell you: Hugging is a natural human need. And it has all sorts of health benefits. Hugging can release oxytocin, which is associated with happiness, lower blood pressure and less stress. Sara Wilson, a Los Angeles transplant from Toronto, says she first noticed the distinctiveness of the Los Angeles embrace when she would pass through on vacation or to visit friends.
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