The Skin: An Extension of Our Heart

Our skin, the largest organ of the human body, is dotted with neurons that help detect when something or someone touches us. Touch is one of the oldest senses on the evolutionary tree and essential for survival. A warm embrace or a cuddle with a cat can be calming, thanks to a neurological process that connects the sensation of touch and the amygdala - making touch its own anti-anxiety elixir.
This is a video from the 2023 Brain Awareness Video Contest.

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