While I've never been a big fan of traditional ASMR videos—think soft whispering and soothing sounds—I have recently delved into the world of ambiance Youtube.
 |  | By Paola de Varona, News Editor | | While I've never been a big fan of traditional ASMR videos—think soft whispering and soothing sounds—I have recently delved into the world of ambiance Youtube. The crackle of fireplaces and oceanside waves can actually also produce the hallmark "tingly" feeling that's often a sign of good ASMR.
But not everyone gets that same sensation. Some traits make people more able to reap the benefits than others. | | | Today's Top Story | | Why Doesn't Everyone Get the ASMR Tingles? |  | Over the last few years, ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) has taken the internet by storm, lulling people to peaceful sleep and relaxation. But why do only some people experience the "brain tingles" after listening to these videos and podcasts?
To find out, researchers asked 64 participants during the pandemic to watch an ASMR video from home. In it, a woman scratches different objects, taps on bottles, and whispers into the microphone. They then sent them a few surveys, one of which was about their mental health. They asked questions used to identify traits linked to anxiety, like neuroticism.
They found that having "high trait neuroticism," or a tendency to frequently experience negative emotional states like anxiety, predicted one's ability to experience the positive, "tingly" feelings associated with ASMR. Higher levels of anxiety also predicted ASMR's ability to help soothe those same feelings. | | Know More | How does ASMR work in the brain? The behaviors that trigger oxytocin release, such as tousling someone's hair, bonding over a conversation, and hugging, are similar to the behaviors that trigger ASMR. By triggering that release, we likely get that feeling of reward we experience when meaningfully or lovingly interacting with someone.
This made ASMR the perfect pandemic solution. When you're not able to interact with others, ASMR can provide a temporary simulation of that interaction. | | Feel Better | | Past research has found that ASMR is helpful for decreasing stress, increasing sleep, and lowering heart rates. And it's a super accessible tool: You can find it in podcasts, videos, and on social media. But if you haven't experienced those tingles yet and want to, don't lose hope. Experts say it may take a few tries. | | |  | | One 2015 study examined the top ASMR triggers for most participants. |  |  | | Will You Need a Fourth COVID Vaccine Dose? | | The CDC recently published a study showing that both Pfizer and Moderna's booster shots lost substantial effectiveness after four months during the Omicron surge. Does this mean we'll need a fourth vaccine dose sometime soon? It's possible. Immunocompromised people are advised to get a fourth shot three months after their third dose. But experts say there isn't enough evidence yet to recommend additional boosters for the general population. | | | | Could Pap Smears One Day Detect Other Cancers? | | Mammograms are the gold standard for detecting breast cancer, but recent research suggests other screenings—like pap smears—could one day simultaneously detect breast and other types of cancers. Two studies found that cells collected during a Pap smear could also detect ovarian and breast cancer. But experts say it'll be many years before this option is available at a clinic. | | | | | |  | | If you're struggling with anxiety, Craig Richard, PhD, professor of biopharmaceutical sciences at Shenandoah University, shares in an interview with Verywell that ASMR can help alongside other techniques. |  | | Health professionals are already using or recommending mindfulness, meditation, and other relaxation techniques to help patients. So ASMR may be another valuable tool in the healthcare toolbox. | |  |  | Craig Richard, PhD
Professor of biopharmaceutical sciences at Shenandoah University
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