I can’t say who told me but I heard that there’s a big chance of someone falling asleep in 20 minutes if they’re watching ...

We tend to think of sleep as the time when our brains shut down for good, but in fact, what's around us, particularly sound, has great influence on how well we sleep. From the gentle patter of rain to ...

Ambience (sic) is a popular sleep sound app for Android. It features a clean, simple UI along with a variety of calming sounds. They include things like rain, waves, crickets, and even some music. It ...

These small design changes can make a big difference in how well you sleep – here’s what the experts recommend ...

Here are the confessions of a new ambient noise connoisseur: When Spotify released everyone’s 2020 Wrapped results at the start of December, I was much more enthused than in years past. Not only would ...

Bedtime has arrived, and now it’s time to set the stage. Light-emitting electronics like the TV and computer are off. Phone is on airplane mode. Pajamas are breathable and comfortable. Bed is made.

Rainy days, often perceived as gloomy, offer unexpected mental health benefits. Negative ions released during rainfall can elevate mood and reduce stress, while the earthy scent, petrichor, triggers ...

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.

White noise machines quiet distracting external sounds and inner thoughts, at bedtime These portable and handy devices emit low-level noise that can drown out all kinds of sounds, both inside and ...

We’ve been listening to the great outdoors from the comfort of our homes since the invention of the portable tape recorder. Can nature sounds drown out the cacophony of modern life? Ellen Wexler - ...