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 ...

Self-soothing is any relaxing practice to distract ourselves from negative thinking and help us feel better. Examples might be breathing exercises, playing uplifting music, taking up a mindfulness ...

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 ...

You can save your exercise for the weekends and still reap the health benefits. (Getty Creative) Greetings, Yahoo Life readers — my name is Kaitlin, and I’m here to round up this week’s best health ...

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Touch deprivation is a real problem. Here’s how to navigate it and protect your mental health. Touch starvation, also known as touch deprivation or “skin hunger,” refers to experiencing a chronic lack ...

Spontaneous facial self-touching may be an evolutionary, self-soothing behavior that helps regulate stress, according to researchers from the University of Houston and Virginia Tech. Subscribe to our ...

Greetings, Yahoo Life readers — my name is Kaitlin, and I’m here to round up this week’s best health and wellness tips. Fall is in full swing. One way to get in the mood? Try incorporating autumn ...