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Professor Craig Richards’ new book, “Brain Tingles,” will be published Sept. 4. Have you seen videos where people whisper, cut hair, or unwrap candy bars slowly to help other people relax? If you have ...

As a child, Taylor, aka "ASMR Darling" on YouTube, was watching someone draw her a picture. The hand movements and sounds of the soft scratching of the crayons caused her entire body to tingle. She ...

The euphoric-but-relaxing responses to soothing visuals and quirky, textural sounds has spawned an online wellbeing phenomenon. But what is ASMR—and why do only some people feel it? Increasingly, ...

Experience the soothing sounds of ASMR in this drawing video. Enjoy the oddly satisfying visuals that create a relaxing atmosphere. One Fernando Mendoza throw may have clinched Heisman Trophy for ...

Common ASMR triggers include whispering, hair play, and ear brushing. Not all people experience a positive response or any response to these triggers, though. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian ...

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ASMR has gained popularity over the past years for its potential effects on mood, cognition, and brain activity (Image: Canva) ASMR uses gentle sounds and movements to help people relax and reduce ...