Do you guys think that hugging a tree can help you feel better? Well, guess you'll grow back with some more scientific studies and facts. Studies suggest that hugging a tree does indeed increase the levels of hormones oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. These are the hormones responsible for helping you feel calm, emotional bonding, and happiness. Did you also know that in Japan they have a practice called Shinrin-yoku, which is forest bathing? Because they understand, the Japanese, that forest bathing is not only good for your physical well-being, but your mental well-being too, helping you reduce your stress. So next time you're out and about, go ahead and give that next tree some love. Ask it for permission first because, yeah, boundaries bro.