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

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 ...

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 ...

A study found that certain types of background noise used by millions to help them sleep actually interferes with their sleep ...

Pink noise—often used to promote sleep—may reduce restorative REM sleep and interfere with sleep recovery. In contrast, ...

You’ve probably heard of white noise before, whether you’ve slept with it or used it to concentrate ― but did you know there are different color noises? Unlike white noise, which contains all sound ...

You may have heard of white noise. The steady, static-like sounds from it can drown out disturbing noises and help you sleep better. But have you heard of pink noise and brown noise? Growing research ...

White noise has become a go-to sleep solution for many people struggling with restlessness, noisy environments, or racing thoughts at bedtime. What used to be a sleep solution for babies and children, ...

As the clock strikes 2:00 a.m., sleep remains out of reach. Despite trying countless strategies—cognitive shuffling, sheep counting, deep breathing—your mind continues its relentless marathon of ...

If you're struggling to sleep, there are certain sounds, like those from white noise machines, that can help block out unwanted noise and lull you to sleep at the same time. Though you've likely heard ...