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Home > Health Advice > Touch, an important component of health Written on July 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM Touch, for better health
Although physical contact today encounters many obstacles – Long-distance interactions, post-epidemic worries, sexual assault suspicions, etc. –A new study from the Netherlands reviews the importance of touch to our overall health.
It would take a study to show us that this is somewhat reassuring Touch (obviously kind) contributes greatly to our physical and mental health. However, that’s exactly the purpose of this large research review, which included data from nearly 13,000 participants in more than 200 studies.
It appears that touch, whether provided by a loved one, a third party or even a device, can significantly improve physical and mental health for all ages, Significantly reduces pain, stress and anxiety.
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Touch reduces pain, depression and anxiety
The “tactile interventions” reviewed are particularly effective for newborns; they are particularly effective for newborns. Reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone) and Promote weight gain.
For adults, touch helps Reduce pain, depression and anxiety. The mental state benefits of touch appear to be greater in adults with health problems than in healthy people.
Although researchers have not observed significant differences in the beneficial effects of touch in adults depending on whether the touch is provided by another person Relative or caregiverthis is not the case for newborns, who benefit more from physical contact with parents.
Touched by a robot…?
You may have seen these pictures of retirees or patients being given a little robot companion or a stuffed animal that talks and moves. In fact, some hospitals or institutions offer these services to patients in an attempt to reduce their stress, loneliness, or anxiety.
Does it have the same effects as human contact?
Surprisingly, its effects on physical health are similar to human exposure, but At least when it comes to the mind.
The authors note that touch constitutes our most direct experience of the physical and social environment. Given their results, they called Unlimited use of haptic interventions Protect and improve our health.
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