Mind and Body

Six scientifically-backed sounds for better sleep

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

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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.

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