General Article Touch can reduce pain, depression and anxiety, say researchers

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More consensual touch helps ease or buffer against mental and physical complaints, meta-analysis shows.

By Nicola Davis, Science Correspondent

Whether it is a hug from a friend or the caress of a weighted blanket, the sensation of touch appears to bring benefits for the body and mind, researchers...

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