In a TikTok video posted last month, creator Rachel Eppley shows herself lying down on her couch to take a brief nap. Then, she introduces her audience to binaural beats. “In case your mom didn’t ...

Have you heard of binaural beats? It’s a technique that’s been around for a while, but recently is getting a lot of attention for its ability to lower stress and improve sleep, as well as to improve ...

An auditory illusion thought to synchronize brain waves and alter mood is no more effective than other sounds. The effect reported in other studies might be a placebo but could still have helpful ...

In the last two posts, I discussed some unusual ways in which some people respond to certain very ordinary sounds. In the case of ASMR, sounds like tapping, tearing, and popping can lead to tingling ...