Getting a good night’s sleep is hard. A third of all American adults report getting less than the daily recommended amount of sleep nearly every night. Too little noise, and the mind starts to race.

“The sound machine can generate any of several types of sound, from nature [or] music,” Dr. Cory Portnuff, an audiologist at the University of Colorado Health’s Hearing and Balance Clinic, says. In ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more When you really need in need of a good night's sleep, there's nothing more irritating than lying awake ...

The single best thing I've done for my sleep is lean into white noise and lean into it hard. White noise is a peaceful type of broadband sound that helps mask and soften other sounds in the area, and ...

We all have those nights when we just can’t fall asleep or have trouble staying asleep — and poor rest can wreak havoc in all kinds of ways the next day. For some, background noise is the answer, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Last March, when Nanit launched the Sound + Light Machine, I ...

To get a better night’s sleep, small upgrades can make all the difference. Blackout curtains, weighted blankets, smart goggles and sound machines can create a more relaxing sleep environment and ...

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