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Hugs help women face stress, study says. Men, you are out of luck

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When facing something daunting, you might turn to a loved one for a hug. It's not just a gesture of support -- it actually can help lower the cortisol response the stressful experience elicits, according to a new study. But the effect is not as powerful for men as it is for women.
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