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  "id": 17222758,
  "title": "Why some hugs stay with us for years, according to study of 15,000 adults",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/why-some-hugs-stay-with-us-for-years-according-to-study-of-15-000",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T11:44:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/psychology-says-people-who-remember-a-particular-hug-years-later-may-be-recalling-the-feeling-of-comfort-more-than-the-gesture-itself-a-new-study-of-over-15000-adults-finds-why-some-embraces-stay-with-us/articleshow/135357041.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A newly released study explored the emotional power of hugs and how they shape our memories. By surveying over 15,000 adults, researchers found that feelings of comfort, support, and connection heavily influenced these memories. The analysis revealed interesting gender differences in remembering hugs, highlighting that individuals with high empathy recalled emotionally significant experiences…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}