EPISODE · May 7, 2020 · 10 MIN
The Neuroscience of Why You Could Really Use a Hug Right Now
from Science, Spoken · host WIRED
For those quarantined alone, the lack of human touch can feel agonizing. A neurological phenomenon called "skin hunger" explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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For those quarantined alone, the lack of human touch can feel agonizing. A neurological phenomenon called "skin hunger" explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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For those quarantined alone, the lack of human touch can feel agonizing. A neurological phenomenon called "skin hunger" explains why.
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