The Power Of Touch

Episode 13 of the This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg podcast, hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery, titled "The Power Of Touch" was published on December 12, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.

December 12, 2025 ·29m · This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg

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Episode Description

Touch is the first sense we develop, and one of the most powerful tools we have for connection, healing, and communication.

In this episode, social neuroscientist Dr. Michael Banissy explains how everyday gestures like hugs, handshakes, and high-fives influence our health and emotional well-being. From the biological complexity of our touch receptors to surprising studies on immune response, stress, and sleep, Dr. Banissy reveals why touch matters more than we think, and what happens when we don't get enough of it.

Plus - the dangers of a pain-free life.

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For more about Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery, please visit
https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org

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