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 ...

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 ...

A gift certificate to a traditional spa warmed the heart of Jodi Dayan, but the Dublin mother of two — who was undergoing chemotherapy — struggled to find a service she considered safe. “I was making ...