Tracy Morgan must feel a little bad about telling his former "Saturday Night Live" castmates to eff off. While he hasn't said sorry, his offer to hug Cheri Oteri and Chris Kattan is not to be taken lightly. Hugs are serious business, as explained in the clip above. And the therapeutic benefits of hugging include reducing the risk heart disease, easing the symptoms of Alzheimer's, and lowering blood pressure. Hugs also can have lasting benefits for your love life.
So never underestimate the power of a hug. And make sure you execute your hug properly. Not every type of hug is suited for every situation. Morgan, for example, should offer the "friend hug" to Oteri and Kattan. WikiHow explains it this way: "Approach genuinely, and make brief eye contact...Embrace strongly, and clap each other on the top of your backs. If it's an emotional moment, keep in the hugged position for a brief moment and do not clap each other's backs."
It is also very important to avoid hugging too tightly or letting go too early -- especially if you've told the person to eff off. But in some situations, a plain old hug just isn't enough. You may need a Deluxe Hug. Check it out below, as well as PopEater's interview with Morgan.
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