Many of us could probably close our eyes or plug our ears and get a rudimentary sense of what it might be like to lose our sight or hearing. But it’s impossible to imagine what life would be like ...

For those who might need it, a very brief history lesson—Sparknotes version, of course. The concept of “love languages” comes from the book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment ...

Non-contact and so-called 'energy' healing techniques have been used in all world regions for thousands of years. Although widely used to treat a range of medical and mental health problems, research ...

Earlier this year, Tiffany Field, head of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, traveled to different airports in Florida to watch people interacting. A ...

Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron Allora Dannon, 35, an author ...

Our brains seem to reduce sensory perception from an area of our skin when we touch it ourselves, according to a new study. The finding increases our understanding of how the brain distinguishes ...

You're in a crowded subway car on a Tuesday morning, or perhaps on a city bus. Still-sleepy commuters, lulled by vibrations, remain hushed, yet silently broadcast their thoughts. A toddler in his ...