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 ...

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 ...

Touch plays a vital role in soothing us and connecting our energy to others. However, during the pandemic, many of my patients are craving touch or “Vitamin T,” as I call it. Our regular sources of ...

Watch the video talking you through exactly how to complete the self soothing exercise WHEN you’re feeling stressed or run down, sometimes all you want is a good hug. But a study shows that you don’t ...

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 ...

The soothing power of touch eases both physical pain and the sting of hurt feelings, say researchers — a finding that may be increasingly important in our social-media-driven world. When someone hurts ...

WHEN you’re feeling stressed or run down, sometimes all you want is a good hug. But a study shows that you don’t necessarily need the touch of others to soothe you – and you might only need 20 seconds ...