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Touch from someone you trust actually lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate and helps you to de-stress Sense of touch Touch is the first sense that we acquire, and it remains a vital part of our lives going forward. It has the ability to communicate multiple positive emotions from love and gratitude to sympathy, but also has the power to positively affect your health. Here are some surprising ways touch can benefit your physical health and wellbeing: • Physical touch increases the levels of the mood regulating neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, helping to regulate your mood as well as relieve stress. • While hugs, cuddling and holding hands can feel great, research shows that experiencing touch from someone you trust can also lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate and…

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