ASMR videos give those watching a real and measurable elevation in mood. But what exactly is ASMR and what does it do to our brain? In this week’s Science with Sam we look at the science of ASMR. 25 ...

Sleep is one of the most important foundations of health, yet millions of people struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep. If you are reading this, you may be one of them… Over the last decade, one ...

If you've ever fallen into a rabbit hole of ASMR videos, you might wonder how the peculiar sensation comes about. Here's what we know. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Have you ever stumbled upon an hourlong online video of someone folding napkins? Or maybe crinkling paper, sorting a thimble collection or pretending to give the viewer an ear exam? They’re called ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) has become a new craze in the social media age, though the practice has been around for much longer. Many YouTube channels and apps are now dedicated to ...

I’ve been a chronic insomniac for about six years. I’ve never really responded to psychiatric treatment, so I’m always sifting through the provisional purported hacks for achieving relaxation. The ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) occurs when certain stimuli, including sounds, visuals, or close contact with another person, produce tingling or calm feelings and sensations. Share on ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... She whispers to you as she takes a pink cloth to your cheeks. The cloth touches the edges of the camera lens, and the mic picks up the soft brushing sound.

She speaks in a low, patient whisper punctuated by a wide smile, her face inches away from the camera. Her voice is soothing and her eyes are warm. "Let me give you this shield potion," she says, ...

If a strange tingling feeling comes over you when someone whispers, chews or taps in your ear, you might be lucky enough to experience autonomous sensory meridian response or ASMR. This strange but ...