What Exactly Is ASMR And Why Do So Many People Love It?

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The Benefits of ASMR

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The medical and psychology communities are not in total agreement on the real benefits of ASMR. However, plenty of research has been done on it. Like this study in PeerJ, which documented how various ASMR sounds impact a sense of relaxation and well-being. Here are some other alleged benefits of ASMR:

  • Reduced anxiety
  • Improved sleep
  • Lowered heart rate
  • Stress relief
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