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Researchers say doing this for 20 seconds can literally lower stress: It's free, instant and so simple

Researchers found 20-second self-soothing touch lowered cortisol in 159 participants, matching the stress relief seen with a brief hug.

Summary by Hindustan Times
Heart racing? Don't spiral. This self-soothing trick can calm your nervous system just like a hug from someone else — and you can do it almost anywhere.

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This 20-second move may help you feel calmer under stress

Research suggests it may be an easy way to lower your cortisol levels. In a moment of stress, there’s a quick way that might help you calm yourself,...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times
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Researchers say doing this for 20 seconds can literally lower stress: It's free, instant and so simple

Heart racing? Don't spiral. This self-soothing trick can calm your nervous system just like a hug from someone else — and you can do it almost anywhere.

·New Delhi, India
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The 20 Life-Saving Seconds for the Heart and Stress - How to Do It

A simple practice that lasts just 20 seconds may help reduce the body's stress response, according to research into so-called "self-soothing touch." This is a form of touch that aims to calm and enhance feelings of security. One of the simplest versions of the practice is placing one hand on the heart and the other on the abdomen.

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Anxiety: The 20-Second "Trick" that Can Relieve It, According to Researchers

In a moment of intense stress, there is a very simple movement that may help and it only takes 20 seconds.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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