If you live in an urban landscape, you may be all too familiar with the sound of traffic rushing past, dogs barking or the voices of people gathering right outside your bedroom window. Even if you don ...

Data shows extended noise exposure damages auditory and cognitive development. A new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine analyzed existing data about sound levels of white noise machines and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A good night's sleep is vital for optimal health. Not getting enough shut-eye can affect a person ...

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 ...

Some use white noise to help them sleep, some to help them focus. Make sure you get the white noise device that fits your needs. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers ...

Tossing and turning all night? It might be worse than you think. A bad night’s sleep can ruin your next day — and studies show consistently getting a bad night’s sleep can worsen chronic health ...

Sleep doctors preach a lot about the importance of having a proper evening routine to ensure a blissful night’s sleep. Sometimes that means dim lighting and putting your phone away. Maybe a bath or ...

If you’re the parent of a new baby, you’ve experienced the long nights when your baby will wake at the slightest disturbance—a door closing, your dog barking, or merely the creaking of the house.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...