Whisper it... ASMR videos are the quiet revolution going global

Viewing sensory films of people tapping, crinkling paper and scratching beards can trigger brain tingles that are relaxing – and advertisers hope will entice you to buyIt all started when people discovered that softly-spoken instructional videos on YouTube – often including tapping, brushing and stroking sounds – gave them a curious head-tingling sensation and an almost euphoric feeling of calm.This autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) has since become a global phenomenon and a new self-help book,Brain Tingles, is hoping to encourage more of us to experience it in our everyday lives.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Health & wellbeing Psychology Life and style Books UK news Source Type: news