Having students make hand gestures connected to what they’re learning can help them remember new information, including vocabulary. But there are some important caveats. When I was researching a book ...

When people talk face to face, they don’t rely on words alone. They move their hands, raise their eyebrows, or nod to help express what they mean. These gestures often carry meaning and help listeners ...

I see the same pattern in political speeches, sales pitches and everyday meetings, where the most compelling voices rarely keep their hands still. The science now helps explain why, showing that ...

We all know people who tend to talk with their hands, but it turns out that gestures do more than add emphasis; they may also help the listener understand and remember the story in more detail. It’s ...

People move their hands when they talk, and these gestures take many forms. They may move their hands in time with the pace of their speech: Politicians often do this when speaking in front of a group ...

Using hand signals during calls can increase a team’s ability to communicate more effectively in an environment where it is difficult to pick up on social cues, a new study suggests. University ...