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 ...

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 ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, causes a tingling sensation in your head and neck after triggers such as repetitive movements or whispering. Scientists have only recently started ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Have you ever heard or saw something that left your body tingling? A gentle ...

Have you ever heard or seen something that left your body tingling? A gentle whisper, the crinkle of wrapping paper, the tapping of a finger, or the sound or sight of rushing water? If stimuli like ...

Michael MacIntyre, MD, is a board-certified general and forensic psychiatrist practicing general psychiatry at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Los Angeles. ASMR is a sensation in which ...