Or hug trees

Not one to cuddle? Then just sing!

Dancing and singing together create a similar feeling to touching(Bild: deagreez - stock.adobe.com)

More cuddling is needed! The positive effects of this are far-reaching, the benefits scientifically proven. Can't cuddle because you're single? No problem: we know what you can do instead. Spoiler: Oil your voice once in a while.

A comforting hug, a compassionate pat on the arm, a caring hand-hold or an erotic cuddle: they all "heal" us to a certain extent. Of course, because: "Human touch is an existential need of all living beings," explains Michaela Bayerle-Eder, a specialist in internal medicine at MedUni Vienna.