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 hands.

HOUSTON — It’s a common gesture across cultures and there are plenty of studies to show holding hands has a lot of benefits. According to the Washington Post, it can help lower blood pressure ...

But have you ever wondered why people hold hands, and what benefits it can have? Below are five explanations and findings from scientists that have studied this often overlooked human action.

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After all, “we only hold hands with people we have a certain level of comfort with or attraction to,” explains Coleman. “It invokes a positive feeling about one another, so you both feel ...