In A Nutshell Pink noise at 50 decibels reduced REM sleep by 19 minutes per night in healthy adults, potentially affecting ...

Sound machines promise better sleep, but new research suggests they may quietly steal your REM and deep sleep.

Minimizing noise is crucial when it comes to a truly restful night's sleep. But whether it's an incessantly barking dog or a snoring partner, there always seems to be some roadblock to successfully ...

White noise machines help block out environmental sounds, which can help some people sleep. Some people also use white noise machines to help them focus or to soothe infants. White noise machines emit ...

Pink noise, a staticky sound that’s supposed to help people fall asleep, may actually worsen your rest, a new study found.

Pink noise — low-frequency broadband noise often used in sound machines and sleep apps — is associated with a decrease in REM ...

Getting a good night’s sleep is hard. A third of all American adults report getting less than the daily recommended amount of sleep nearly every night. Too little noise, and the mind starts to race.

Sound machines and “sleep sounds” are often marketed as a cure for restless nights, but new research suggests they may ...