In the time of social distancing because of COVID, we are missing out on one of the most important facets of human interaction: hugging. Contributor Luke Burbank talks with experts about how the physical act of giving and getting a hug can boost our oxytocin hormone levels, and how we can still get a good hug when we really need one. Source

The singer who was once country music’s wild child is getting the best reviews of her career, with a voice that has never had more to offer than it does today Source

Since the ripe old age of 13, Tanya Tucker has had nearly two dozen Top-40 albums. And after more than 50 years on stage, her latest album, “While I’m Livin’,” has gotten the best reviews of her career (and won two Grammy Awards earlier this year). CBS News’ Bob Schieffer sits down with the singer who was once country music’s wild child, and whose voice has never had more to offer than it does today. (Originally broadcast January 5, 2020.) Source

In a time of social distancing because of COVID, we are missing out on an important human interaction, depriving us of the hormone oxytocin Source

Actress and singer Linda Lavin says that, since the pandemic began, she has been busier than ever – from releasing a new album to performing weekly online concerts. The star of the classic sitcom “Alice” tells correspondent Mo Rocca that much of her success derives from the fact that she has always advocated for herself. Source

David Allen Sibley has been called the most important illustrator of birds since John James Audubon or Roger Torey Petersen, and his “Sibley Guides to Birds” have sold more than two million copies. Rita Braver finds out how the bird fancier became one of the most respected and successful chroniclers of avian life. (Originally broadcast November 17, 2019.) Source

Since the pandemic began, the star of the classic sitcom “Alice” has performed online concerts, and released a new album – evidence that much of her success comes from always advocating for herself Source

One of the most respected and successful chroniclers of avian life has produced bestselling field guides for birdwatchers, covering more than 800 species Source

In this web extra video, correspondent Seth Doane visits Madagascar, the world’s largest vanilla producer, and learns about processing vanilla beans at the Madagascar Spices Company in Ampandrozonana. He also talks with Josephine Lochhead, president of Cook Flavoring Company, about her personal fascination with the aroma of this popular spice. Source

In this web exclusive, actress Linda Lavin, who starred as a single mother working as a waitress in the TV sitcom “Alice” (1976-1985), talked with correspondent Mo Rocca about how her character was viewed as a role model for working moms, and how she became politicized to talk about the difficulties facing working women. Source