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Why don't you ... reach for his hand.(physical contact affects brain)(Brief article)

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| November 01, 2006 | Lucia, Victoria | COPYRIGHT 2006 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

"When you're certain of someone's commitment and devotion to you, physical contact with them influences brain activity," says James Coan, PhD, assistant professor of psychology and ...

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