ISTANBUL: Physical contact, including hugs, can alleviate pain, anxiety, and depression, according to scientists from Germany and the Netherlands.
The researchers found that even brief and gentle touches, no matter their frequency or duration, yielded positive effects on mental well-being across all age groups.
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