Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we need hugs and massages !
Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis.
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The overall sentiment indicates strong agreement and interest, exemplified by comments praising the research and referencing its focus on social bonding through deep pressure, with phrases like 'we need hugs and massages' conveying both enthusiasm and practical relevance. The tone is positive, and the words used emphasize the significance of the findings in everyday social interactions.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the article’s findings on deep pressure as a social touch pathway, with comments like 'shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path' and praising the paper as 'Very Nice.'
Posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm about the research, mentioning the importance of hugs and massages and highlighting it as a notable publication.
The discussions reflect some depth, referencing the article’s implications and summarizing its core ideas, though mostly in brief comments or expressions of support.
The emphasis on practical applications such as hugs and massages suggests an acknowledgment of the study's potential influence on social bonding and therapeutic practices, indicating a modest yet meaningful impact.
Abstract in brief
- The research discusses how pleasant touch, especially deep pressure like hugs and massage, can be calming and social, similar to gentle stroking which is known to activate specific brain pathways.
- The researchers developed a device called the oscillating compression sleeve (OCS) to provide consistent deep pressure and used brain imaging (fMRI) to show that this touch activates brain areas similar to those involved in gentle stroking, as well as some unique regions.
- They suggest that deep pressure is an important form of social touch, serving as a signal of close proximity among individuals, and may form a distinct neural pathway that promotes social bonding and calming effects.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNeuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD
One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch pathway signaling the close proximity of conspecifics, from Catherine Bushnell’s lab @NIH_NCCIH https://t.co/2FJ5uYKrJa @ELSneuroscience https://t.co/VSQZ5r1uux
RT @leafs_s: Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD
RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…
RT @JuanLerma1: One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path…
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Exploring the Neural Impact of Deep Pressure and Social Touch Techniques
This video highlights how pleasant deep pressure, like hugs and massage, activates brain regions associated with social bonding and calming. It introduces the oscillating compression sleeve (OCS) device used in brain…
Impact of Tactile Sensation and Fascia on Emotional and Decision-Making Processes
A healthy fascial system is restorative to mechanosensation mechanisms. Touch influences emotional regulation and decision-making, highlighting the importance of tactile sensation in body and emotional health…
RT @JuanLerma1: One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path…
RT @JuanLerma1: One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch path…
One of the most downloaded 2020 articles in @NeurosciIBRO shows that deep pressure may constitute another social touch pathway signaling the close proximity of conspecifics, from Catherine Bushnell’s lab @NIH_NCCIH https://t.co/2FJ5uYKrJa @ELSneuroscience https://t.co/VSQZ5r1uux
RT @leafs_s: Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD
RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…
RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…
RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…
Neuroscience Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/jAWZWB0YDD
RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…
RT @AnnaCiaunica: Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we…
Pleasant Deep Pressure: Expanding the Social Touch Hypothesis https://t.co/Zc7R8dh4Ri - Very Nice paper! In short : we need hugs and massages !
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