Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Simple actions like consciously placing a hand on your heart or hugging yourself can lower your cortisol levels, heart rate, and help you feel less ...

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care. As a veteran pre-K teacher ...

Stress, particularly when chronic, is associated with many negative health consequences. An effective way to reduce stress and lower cortisol (the “stress hormone”) involves physical contact—be it in ...

We all experience unwanted, difficult emotions that can be overwhelming from time to time. Often our first instinct is to try and get rid of those feelings because they are painful: "I don't want to ...

Learn the benefits of Ayurvedic massage for anxiety, and exactly how to do it, according to experts. You'll feel at ease in no time. Anxiety is an unwelcome companion many of us face in our daily ...

New evidence reveals that young children learn self-awareness through experiences of touch. Most babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a year and half old. This kind of ...

A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology has revealed how the drug ketamine changes the way our brains process touch, especially the difference between touch from ourselves versus someone else ...