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 ...

And that’s something to keep in mind: Not all cultures consider hand-holding a romantic activity. Like cheek-kissing among friends, holding hands is another action shared between buddies in ...

Why do humans hold hands? Holding hands with someone you love can have a powerful effect on our brains. To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the KHOU 11 app.

Not only do you see parents and young children hold hands, but sometimes parents and older children hold hands too. For young children, there’s a safety factor where parents want to keep them close.

Why do sea otters hold hands? The idea of otters holding hands is sweet, so it's no wonder images of this behavior have gone viral. However, it's not something otters do every day.

DEAR ABBY: At what age do you stop holding hands when going for walks? I say never, but my boyfriend thinks we’re too old to be holding hands because it’s a teenager thing. I’m 61 and he is 60.

A song about how when something seems scary, holding someone's hand can help. This song reminds children that when sometimes new things can seem scary. Holding someone's hand can make you feel ...