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The science of touch: why it calms and connects
You have a dedicated nervous-system channel for gentle, pleasant touch. Here's what the science says about why a hug, a hand, or a massage settles you.
Why stress tightens your shoulders (and what helps)
The link between stress and that familiar neck-and-shoulder tension, plus simple, mostly free ways to release it.
Massage for stress and tension: what the evidence shows
Massage genuinely helps stress and anxiety, but not the way the spa brochure says. Here's what the research supports, and how to get the most from it.