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Banissy, Michael.
Subjects
Hugging -- Therapeutic use.
Touch -- Psychological aspects.
Touch -- Therapeutic use.
Touch -- Health aspects.
Senses and sensation.
Touch.
Hugging.
Handshaking.
Well-being.
Human comfort.
Mental health -- Physiological aspects.
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Banissy, Michael.
Hugging -- Therapeutic use.
Touch -- Psychological aspects.
Touch -- Therapeutic use.
Touch -- Health aspects.
Senses and sensation.
Touch.
Hugging.
Handshaking.
Well-being.
Human comfort.
Mental health -- Physiological aspects.
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Touch
matters :
handshakes
,
hugs
, and the
new
science
on
how
touch
can
enhance
your
well-being
/ Michael Banissy.
by
Banissy, Michael.
Chronicle Prism, 2023.
Call #:
612.88072 B217t
Subjects
Hugging -- Therapeutic use.
Touch
-- Psychological aspects.
Touch
-- Therapeutic use.
Touch
-- Health aspects.
Senses and sensation.
Touch
.
Hugging.
Handshaking.
Well-being
.
Human comfort.
Mental health -- Physiological aspects.
ISBN:
9781797221441 (hc.)
Alternate title:
Handshakes
,
hugs
, and the
new
science
on
how
touch
can
enhance
your
well-being
Enhance
your
well-being
:
handshakes
,
hugs
, and the
new
science
Description:
xiii, 242 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Michael Banissy is an award-winning Professor in Social Neuroscience and
Science
Communicator. He has received multiple prizes for his contributions to Psychological
Science
, including a medal from the British Psychological Society for outstanding contributions to psychology. He resides in England.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-242).
Summary:
"Professor Banissy unfolds the research behind why
touch
is essential to our
well-being
, combining expert findings with notable
touch
points in pop culture to explore the role it plays in our physical and digital social life, in the workplace, in the bedroom, and more. Learn why a hugged person is a happier person, why teams who high-five each other win more games, and
how
a handshake makes you more likely to tell the truth. Banissy offers a groundbreaking and surprising
new
perspective on
touch
, with guidance on
how
to
enhance
your
level of
touch
for a happier, healthier life."
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