Our sense of touch is important for creating and maintaining social bonds. DimaBerlin/ Shutterstock May 17, 2021 Four health benefits of hugs – and why they feel so good Francis McGlone, Liverpool John Moores University and Susannah Walker, Liverpool John Moores University Touch is the first sense to develop in the womb.
Krakenimages.com/Shuttersstock April 7, 2021 Handshakes and hugs are good for you – it’s vital they make a comeback after the pandemic Simon Nicholas Williams, Swansea University and Kimberly Dienes, Swansea University Physical contact is important for our mental health and social bonding. We need to bring it back as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Who doesn’t love a good hug? Flickr/Capture The Uncapturable October 4, 2018 The power of a hug can help you cope with conflict Lisa A Williams, UNSW Sydney There’s a good reason to seek out a hug. Research shows having a hug can help you deal better with any disagreements or arguments you encounter in life.