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It’s National Hug Day!

Yes, it’s true! Since 1986, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has recognized Jan. 21 as National Hug Day. So, get rid of any lingering personal-space issues you may have and give someone a hug today! Research has proven that human contact is essential for healthy social, psychological and physical development. Babies who receive regular physical contact gain weight and grow faster than those who are neglected. Additionally, physical contact can lower your stress levels and cheer you up!

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Women With Less Money Are Having More Kids

Poorer women are having more children than wealthier, corporate women, a gap that has widened significantly over the past five years, Slate Magazinereported, citing a Guttmacher Institute study. Additionally, Slate cited another study, from the Center for Work-Life Policy saying that the rates of childlessness among corporate professional women . . . are higher than the childlessness rates of some European countries experiencing fertility crises.