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If you have ever given birth, felt aroused by a partner, comforted by a hug, soothed by a massage, or energized by a run, you have experienced the powerful effects of the “love hormone.” Earning its name from its participation in everything from intimacy to childbirth, from creating trust between

Physical therapy is best known for its ability to help patients recover from surgery, injury, and certain chronic conditions. However, physical therapy has another useful, and life-changing role: Preventing injuries before they occur. By helping patients learn how to properly balance, move, and strengthen their bodies, PT can actually help

Patients suffering from painful or excessive swelling have an exciting new resource within the NYC area: Beth Simoes, chief physical therapist at In Touch NYC’s Upper East Side office. Beth recently earned her certification in manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), one of the most challenging PT certifications available to professionals. This

Almost two years into a global pandemic, working from home has become a way of life for almost 70 percent of full-time Americans, and it is likely to remain a commonplace work solution: 92 percent of workers expect to work from home at least 1 day per week for the foreseeable future.

From the moment we are born, touch plays a crucial role in our health and well-being. Skin-to-skin contact between baby and parent, for example, has been shown to improve the baby’s ability to perform important tasks such as absorbing nutrients and to improve the parent’s emotional and mental health. While touch becomes