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It's unclear whether the idea will take flight. But back on the ground, one airport in New Zealand is implementing a maximum time just three minutes for loved ones to say goodbye to their relatives with a hug. “It’s hard to say goodbye so make it quick. 3 minutes max,” one of a series of signs at Dunedin Airport on the country's South Island says. “Max hug time three minutes” another reads.
Although many people recognize the comfort and joy that come from a hug, there are also broader scientific benefits to pressing the flesh. Hugs can improve mood, well-being and even physical health, boosting the immune system, Professor Michael Banissy, the head of psychological science at the U.K.'s University of Bristol told NBC News Monday.
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