The Power of Human Touch

    Human touch is important for our well-being and health, but with the pandemic, lots of people are experiencing much less of it.

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    Two friends greeting each other with elbow bumps during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    Human touch is important for our well-being and health, but with the pandemic, lots of people are experiencing much less of it. In their weekly conversation. WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the impact – and potential solutions.

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