"Reach out," the old jingled implored. "Reach out and touch someone." That was the 1980s, and the metaphor of physical touch helped humanize the still-nascent technology of long-distance phone calls.

Mata Amritanandamayi, a 69-year-old Indian spiritual leader known simply as Amma, or "mother," is a global icon who is also referred to as the hugging saint. Born in a fishing village in the state of ...

It can be tough to stay connected over long distances. Yes, there’s phone calls, texting, Facebook, Twitter, IM, video chatting and everything else. But what if you could give virtual hugs to each ...

Sometimes, I feel like I am bragging - something I was taught not to do - but I can't help it. I work in an industry that is quickly changing, and many people say is on its last legs. But when ...

When it comes to warding off isolation, a virtual hug is better than no hug at all, says sisters Talia and Olivia Hazlett. The pair was awarded the Volunteer Excellence Award from the Massachusetts ...

Facebook reactions launched as a way to quickly respond when a like just didn’t suffice — and now the platform’s latest reaction is a way to send a virtual hug during social distancing. On Friday, ...