Mind and Body

Six scientifically-backed sounds for better sleep

Is white noise all it’s cracked up to be?

by Jennifer Walter
Giphy

Shutterstock

Getting good shut-eye is often easier said than done, especially if you live in a noisy area or suffer from insomnia.

Environmental disruptions during bedtime, regardless of their source, can in turn cause sleep disruptions.

And getting low-quality sleep where you’re woken up repeatedly is linked to negative effects on the body over time, including risk of heart disease and stroke.

Tap
Learn Something New Every Day
Subscribe for free to Inverse’s award-winning daily newsletter!
By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy