Mind Body Lives - Real fixes for the nights that don't add up
Real fixes for the nights that don't add up
Do Anti-Snoring Mouthguards Actually Work
Yes. For most people who snore but don't have sleep apnea, a mouthguard that holds the lower jaw forward cuts the snoring, and a cheap boil-and-bite one is...
White Noise Machine vs Fan for Sleep, and Where Apps Fit
If you want the steady whoosh of a fan without cold air blowing on you all winter, the SNOOZ Original is the one to buy, because it puts a real...
Best Sound Machines for Light Sleepers
For most light sleepers, the Yogasleep Dohm Classic is the one to buy. It is a real fan inside a housing, so there is no recording to loop, and Reviewed...
Devices to Stop Sleeping on Your Back When You Snore
If your snoring gets worse when you roll onto your back, start with the free option: a tennis ball sewn into the back of a T-shirt. If a sleep study...
Sound Machine vs Earplugs for Light Sleepers
Should a light sleeper buy a sound machine or a pack of earplugs? Buy foam earplugs if your partner can't stand the hiss of a machine or you sleep in...
Will a White Noise Machine Block Out Snoring
A white noise machine can cover a partner's snoring, but only partly, and only if it is loud enough and pitched low enough. It does well against steady...
White Noise for Sleeping During the Day After a Night Shift
Can a white noise machine let you sleep through a weekday morning after a night shift? It can help, but only if you set it up for the noise a...
Does a White Noise Machine Stop Working Over Time
Does white noise stop working over time? Often it is the machine that changed, not your brain. Speakers get quieter, loops become audible, fans start to...
How Loud Should a White Noise Machine Be
For an adult running a white noise machine all night, aim for about 40 to 50 decibels measured at your pillow. Treat 50 as a ceiling, not a goal. Setting...
White Noise vs Pink Noise vs Brown Noise for Sleep
If you want a sound to fall asleep to, the color matters less than the volume. White noise has the only controlled trial in this research that showed better...