A newly recognized nerve system connects us in ways we never realized.
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"In a society that so often substitutes virtual communication for personal contact, (new) findings on 'affective touch' remind us to relish every embrace—and hold it just a few seconds longer.
"Those moments may be the bedrock of our richest relationships."
Article: The Surprising, Undeniable Power of Touch