What is 'touch starvation'? How physical touch affects your health + 3 ways to feel better - WellTuned by BCBST
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Did you know that babies who are touched less may develop slower than their peers? Physical touch meets an essential human need.
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What is 'touch starvation'? How physical touch affects your health
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What is 'touch starvation'? How physical touch affects your health
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What is 'touch starvation'? How physical touch affects your health