Color us surprised. Plenty of people use apps and ambient sound machines to reduce clamor and improve their sleep — but not all noise is created equal. In fact, new research suggests that a particular ...

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

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

Pink noise combined with aircraft noise interfered with both deep and REM sleep, and time awake was about 15 minutes longer, ...

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Connected sleep devicemaker ResMed today released the AirSense 11, its latest CPAP machine iteration, which includes a host of new features to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The new machine has many ...

A good night's rest isn't always easy to come by, especially if you're a light sleeper who wakes up with even the faintest of sounds. Sound machines offer a solution for those who struggle to fall ...

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 ...

Pink noise has emerged as a “natural-sounding” alternative to white noise, with plenty of people claiming it’s a better way ...

Loud snoring at night. Pauses in breathing followed by gasps for air while you’re asleep. Excessive daytime fatigue. Frequent nodding off in front of the TV or even when behind the wheel of a car.

REM sleep is important for memory consolidation, emotional regulation and brain development, so our findings suggest that ...