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What's the Common Denominator of Human Life?
Scientist Jim Boulden found that holding the hand of a loved one is most reliable signal you have social support. He says our brains and bodies seamlessly integrate personal resources and social resources in making their many trade off decisions. To be not in a strong, supportive, co operative group is stressful and unusual. It's pathological for you not to be in a supportive group. This has policy implications as it could help prevent inappropriate touching among youth.