When I read a book written by professor Hajime Yamaguchi in Japan, I knew about his interesting study. The book published in July 2016 has an English subheading “Good health starts with your skin” and explains about skin, touch, human relationships, relaxation and healing. His research field is oxytocin as well as effectiveness of skin-to-skin contact. In this study, therapists of Japan Therapeutic Care Association gave 30-minute massage (light stroking <effleurage> and kneading) to...