Life’s Little Touches Do a Body Good

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 23 February 2010 8:39 AM

Life’s little touches are more meaningful than you might think. The New York Times says that tap on the shoulder, a hug or even a fist bump “can communicate an even wider range of emotion than gestures or expressions.” Researchers note that good sports teams tend to be touchier than losing teams. And happy couples touch each other more than unhappy couples.

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