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Touch gives us pleasure, whether we’re snuggling a puppy or enjoying a cool breeze. Yet it’s also an alert system, warning us of dangers, from jagged glass to the heat of flames. We experience touch when our skin receptors send signals to our brains, and the results can influence our emotions, behavior and even our decision-making, scientists believe.
Stay in Touch With Loved Ones Virtually
You can’t squeeze all of your friends and relatives into your social bubble, especially ones who live far away. But staying in touch virtually — whether through video chats, text messages or Facebook comments — may help you feel less isolated from the people who mean the most to you, according to research.