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 ...

The ambient and steady, static-like tone from pink noise is similar to tapes of heavy rainfall or ocean waves, and aims to soothe the brain into a deep slumber. Pink noise contains lower frequencies ...

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

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

The sleep aids many rely on for a restful slumber may be disrupting sleep on a deep level. Learn more here.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joanne Chen and Annie Chou After a new round of testing, we have two new ...

Light sleepers understand how noises—the din of a city street, the hum of a radiator, or simply the sound of another human existing next to you—can get in the way of high-quality sleep. That’s where ...

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 ...