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You walk from one room to another and forget why you went in there. You open a phone book to look up a number, and … now what was I looking for? A senior moment? Maybe. But there may be another explanation. The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis Recent research indicates a connection ...

A hug can offer more than the warmth of an embrace. What may seem like a trivial hug or touch can trigger the release of “feel-good” hormones. According to neurologist Shekar Raman, M.D., “a hug, pat on the back, and even a friendly handshake are processed by the reward center ...