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

With the popularity of white noise machines and apps that play soothing sounds, such as raindrops on a roof and ocean waves, or actual white noise, you might think there’s firm proof that these ...

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

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Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, ...

Music, white noise and bedtime stories are often promoted as easier ways to help people sleep better. Many of these tools are found in popular sleep apps and are marketed as low-risk wellness products ...

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

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, ...

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