This isn’t the first time warm hugs have been studied, nor is it the first time to determine they have a positive impact on ...

Feeling warm or cold doesn’t just register on the skin—it changes how connected we feel to our own bodies. Research shows ...

Skin does more than wrap your body like a protective layer. It works as a living boundary that links your inner organs to the outside world. Across nearly 20 square feet, it helps you hold heat, ...

Scientists are uncovering how temperature shapes our sense of bodily self, revealing that warmth and cold do far more than keep us comfortable. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers are uncovering how ...

While traveling in India earlier this month, I was struck by how men there showed no hesitancy in touching other men. Whether it was walking arm-in-arm down streets, riding with arms around each other ...

Hug Day, celebrated on February 12th, is a special occasion in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. It’s a day dedicated to embracing the people you love and expressing affection through hugs. Hugging is a ...