Studies show that holding hands can reduce pain and buffer stressful experiences. But its impact on brain activity suggests something more profound is going on. Q: I’m curious why humans hold ...

Holding hands is more than a comforting act – it’s a cross-cultural symbol of trust, unity, and emotional support that transcends age and language.

Holding hands can be romantic, but it can also be protective, comforting, or respectful, says Field. “It has a lot of reasons, objectives, and origins.” It can also, surprisingly, solve world ...

MANILA, Philippines – For many Filipino Catholics, raising or holding hands while singing the “Our Father” or the Lord’s Prayer is among the more tender, heartfelt–at times, awkward ...

Cade began doing some experiments walking and holding hands with different people. "I became fascinated by the multiple ways in which our identities — including ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality ...