So THAT'S Why You Need Noise To Fall Asleep
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Do you rely on a white noise machine, fan or the TV to help you drift off? Experts reveal what this says about your health.
The fact that noise helps some people sleep is nothing new.
Health providers say brown noise (bass-heavy notes) and white noise (a static-y sound) can help people fall asleep by masking outside noises and promoting relaxation. You may have also come across dating app profiles where people say a “must” is having a fan on at night, perhaps for the cool air and/or the noise. Other people might opt for a TikTok, YouTube or Spotify playlist.
But why? Why is background noise the sleep aid of choice for many of us?
According to doctors and sleep experts, there are actually several reasons we may need or want noise to sleep ― and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Here’s what’s going on:
1. You may have anxiety.
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Bonus: You don't need to follow it exactly in order to reap the health benefits.
Let's be transparent about this for once.