Physical touch represents one of humanity’s most fundamental needs, extending far beyond romantic relationships to encompass our basic desire for connection. Recent research illuminates striking ...

When tension rises between partners, the natural instinct often drives couples to create distance—both emotional and physical. Yet counterintuitively, maintaining contact during these challenging ...

Loneliness poses a similar risk to numerous health outcomes as smoking and obesity. Healthcare providers nevertheless overlook social connection as a key factor for physical health, reported a new ...