This week in weird stuff on the internet: Hayley Williams of Paramore released a YouTube video in which she whispers, eats crisps, drinks a drink very loudly. Why does this exist? Because some people ...
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 ...
As the stresses of modern life multiply, the quest for relaxation has never been more desperate. Screens are staying on longer, there are those Minority Report style video adverts on the Tube, and ...
Anyone who struggles with chronic anxiety or stress will know there are few things you won't try to get a sense of relief during the day. But one thing you may not have heard of yet are reverse ASMR ...
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You may know “ASMR” as the niche genre of YouTube video which people watch on tablets and laptops to help them relax, perhaps before bed or in the lull of a Sunday afternoon. These videos typically ...
There’s a serenity that comes with leisurely constructing a LEGO set. But there is an inherent amount of stress that comes with those little bricks too. LEGO collectibles aren’t exactly cheap. Losing ...
According to data from the Mental Health Foundation, we're a nation of stress heads, with 74 per cent of UK adults reporting that they feel stressed, overwhelmed and unable to cope. So to help us ...