A pleasant tingling sensation originating from the scalp and neck, which can spread to the rest of the body, is called the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR). It’s a deeply relaxing sensory ...

The perpetuating social media universe of people tapping surfaces, crinkling paper and whispering into microphones might seem bizarre to newbies. But many people experience what is called autonomous ...

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People have used meditation to soothe anxious thoughts for thousands of years, and research shows it’s a promising treatment for those with anxiety. Roughly 19% of U.S. adults live with an anxiety ...

Occasionally worrying about an upcoming work presentation, a stressful family situation, or a complicated relationship is a natural part of life. But when that worry becomes excessive, frequent, and ...

Leanna Alaiwat is an OB-GYN physician assistant with a large social-media following. On TikTok and YouTube, she posts ASMR videos of OB-GYN procedures to show what visits are like. Below, she talks to ...

A task force has recommended that adults get screened for anxiety. Jillian Hughes, 33, of Washington, D.C., said she dealt with symptoms of anxiety for more than a decade before getting a diagnosis of ...

The function of psychotherapy for anxiety is not just to restore calm but to endow people with the ability to regain control over themselves whenever worry threatens to overtake them. The patient ...