#45 Touch The Forgotten Sense with Professor Francis McGlone
\u201cTouch is not just a sentimental human indulgence, it\u2019s a biological necessity\u201d\n\xa0\nDid you know that being touched is\xa0essential\xa0for healthy brain development?\xa0Yet\xa0with teachers, healthcare professionals and\xa0work colleagues\xa0being increasingly hesitant about social touching, for\xa0the\xa0first time in the evolution of human history, many of us are being exposed to less touch than ever before. But what effect is all this having on our emotional health? World-leading researcher Professor Francis McGlone explains the importance of touch for humans and the devastating consequences of not receiving it. The research in this area is mind-blowing and learning about it has changed the way I interact with my family. I hope you find this conversation useful.\nI dedicate a chapter of my new book \u2018The Stress Solution\u2019 to touch, which is available to order on Amazon now.\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/touch\nFollow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.