Did you know that in just a few seconds you can reduce stress, help your heart health and be happier?

All it takes is a hug.

I’m not making this stuff up. It’s been highly researched, for a very long time. Hugging can even reduce your chances of getting sick. Hug your pet, your family, yourself. Life is better with hugs, so embrace this national day of recognition of one of the most innate forms of expression. See some famous photos of famous people partaking in rewarding embraces below.

Take a look at these hugs!

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  2004 World Series- catcher Jason Varitek hugs pitcher Keith Foulke(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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  Super Bowl LIII ATLANTA, GA - Tom Brady showing Robert Kraft the love after the win. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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  2013 ACM Awards Hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan (aka: Bluke) hug it out. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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  Kruser and Darius Rucker hug after his performance at Country 1025 Street Party

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  2005 American Idol finale. Carrie Underwood wins and brings her mom on stage for a hug. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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  Boston Bruins Captain,Patrice Bergeron gives teammate, goalie Tuukka Rask a big squeeze after a win. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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  Gronk is a hugger. Proof is here as he takes his hugs to the old ballpark to embrace Big Papi. after he threw out the first pitch (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

• New York Islanders v Boston Bruins

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  Gronk on Ice! And coming in hot for more hugs. This time the recipient is former Boston Bruin, Zdeno Chara (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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  A big hug from big Mac. Patriots QB Mac Jones shows teammate Jakobi Meyers appreciation (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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