Touch Interventions Proven to Enhance Physical and Mental Health, Study Finds

A comprehensive analysis underscores the importance of frequency and human touch, highlighting special benefits for newborns and mental health.

Large-scale analysis reveals touch interventions significantly improve both physical and mental health across all ages.
The frequency of touch interventions, rather than the duration or source, has the most substantial impact on well-being.
Human touch is crucial for mental health, while object or robot touch can also significantly improve physical health.
Parental touch has a particularly positive effect on newborns, suggesting its potential to support infant health in critical situations.
Future research should explore lesser-known areas such as animal touch, touch across ages, and specific clinical settings.