Handshakes and hugs: why the science of touch is essential to our wellbeing – – University of Bristol – All news

Why is a hugged person a healthier person? How does a shared handshake make you more likely to tell the truth? University of Bristol social neuroscientist, Professor Michael Banissy, one of the foremost experts on touch, explores the fascinating new science of one of our most overlooked senses in ‘When we touch’, published this week [30 March].University of Bristol – All news