Cold hands, warm heart? – New research says: not true at all!

Cold hands, warm heart? – New research says: not true at all! US researchers have pointed out that the old saying ‘cold hands, warm heart’ may not be true at all! The temperature of your hands appear to have an effect on your social perceptions! Recently, US research from the University of Colorado & Yale University has presented two studies focussed on the influence of hand temperature on the social perceptions of people. The researchers found that while holding warm objects, people are inclined to ‘rate’ others more positive (in terms of ’social warmth’), and warm hands also appeared to make people more generous! The results of the studies indicate that hand temperature is definitely another interesting aspect to be considered during a hand reflexology or hand reading session! Professor John A. Bargh (Yale University) says: “It appears that the effect of physical temperature is not just on how we see others, it affects our own behavior as well. Physical warmth can make us see others as warmer people, but also cause us to be warmer – more generous and trusting – as well.” MORE ABOUT : • ‘Cold hands, warm heart’ – is the old saying true? • Orthopaedic hand news • Reflexology news