"Reach out and touch someone" isn't just a slogan from a long distance phone ad. It's also a powerful statement about human connection.

Dr. Michael Banissy, a professor of social neuroscience at the University of Bristol, explores how we understand and respond to others through touch, empathy, and emotional communication. He explains how hugs can actually support our emotional and physical health.

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