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

Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better job protecting deep, restorative sleep ...

To be honest, aside from minor sleep apnea, I don’t struggle with my sleep too often. But sound machines (also referred to as white noise machines) can help everyone achieve healthy sleep, not just ...

Here’s something all humans can agree on: sleep is important. But be that as it may, it’s not always easy to come by. But there is a a device that will help you get in your recommended eight hours a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. White noise sound machines have been around for decades, ...

Thankfully, sound machines are simple devices. Most look like fancy alarm clocks with a few more dials and buttons and switches to access their various sounds and features. If you’re ready to upgrade ...

RAPT Ventures is focused on brain development in babies. Suffice it to say, my past and present worlds collided in a big way when I interviewed Dr. April Benasich last month over email. Dr. Benasich ...

A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a reason you feel amazing after a deep, full night of sleep. Not only is your body resting, but ...

A recent study suggests that pink noise may interfere with REM sleep nd reduce overall sleep quality. The researchers say ...

I've covered consumer shopping in the e-commerce sphere since 2019. For something so vital to our wellbeing, you’d think getting quality shuteye would be a little easier. But whether it’s due to noisy ...

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