Holding hands—known as “rafting” in scientific terms—is a way for sea otters to stay connected and avoid drifting apart while they sleep. By holding onto one another, ...

Hand-holding is hard-wired into our brains—we’ve been doing it since birth. You might notice that a newborn baby will reflexively grip when you touch their palm.

Visitors were totally falling for a sea otter who loves to hold hands with the people who come to visit her. What a sweetie! It would take all our strength not to hold the little one’s paw.

This hand-hold shows both comfort and connection, says German. “They are not afraid to be themselves, and can be not only lovers but buddies, where the connection between them is based on a fun ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Are you ever too old to hold hands in public? On a recent visit to the Cleveland Clinic, I noticed a bunch of older couples, all holding hands. This warmed my heart. At first, I ...

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. Download the KHOU 11 app ...