The physical sense of touch – especially touch between people – is rarely discussed in relation to mental health and wellbeing. In the first of five podcast episodes , the BBC’s Radio 4 reports on the world’s largest study on touch. The programme makers say: “What does…
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Writing in The Guardian , Paula Cocozza asks: “When did you last touch someone outside your family or intimate relationship? I don’t mean a brush of the fingers when you took your parcel from the delivery guy. I mean: when did you pat…
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From article by Maria Cohut in Medical News Today : “When we touch, hug, or kiss a friend or partner, that gesture is loaded with meaning. We seek affection, try to establish a connection, or attempt to communicate a need. Various cultures use touch…
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