Sound machines and “sleep sounds” are often marketed as a cure for restless nights, but new research suggests they may actually be working against the brain.
A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.
Rather than promoting better quality sleep, pink noise and other ambient noises may harm sleep quality more generally.
PHILADELPHIA -- Marketed as a ticket to deeper sleep, the soft hum of pink noise has become part of millions’ nightly routines. However, its use may come at the cost of sleep quality, a University of ...
Recent research on its effectiveness has been largely positive, with a 2019 Northwestern study finding that the noise could boost deep sleep in patients with mild cognitive impairment. But a new ...
From bedtime stories and lullabies to relaxation techniques and chilling out podcasts, audio is a popular way to help you get to sleep. Through Anker’s Soundcore brand comes the Sleep A20, a ...
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