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Radio 4,08 Oct 2020,14 mins

Health and Touch

Anatomy of Touch

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Left isolating in London during lock down, flatmates B and Z came up with a plan to stay healthy with a 6 o鈥檆lock hug. Hugging releases a mix of anti-stress chemicals that can lower the blood pressure, decrease anxiety and help sleep. Researchers Michael Banissy, Tiffany Field and Merle Fairhurst look at the evidence for the health benefits of touch and Claudia asks whether 25 seconds is long enough?

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