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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, ...

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 ...

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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 ...