All in the Mind

Anatomy of Touch: Health and Touch

<p>Left isolating in London during lock down, flatmates B and Z came up with a plan to stay healthy with a 6 0’clock hug.
Hugging releases a mix of anti-stress chemicals that can lower the blood pressure, decrease anxiety and help sleep. Researchers Michael Banissy, Tiffany Field and Merle Fairhurst look at the evidence for the health benefits of touch and Claudia asks whether 25 seconds is long enough?</p>

<p>The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience.</p>