“The sound machine can generate any of several types of sound, from nature [or] music,” Dr. Cory Portnuff, an audiologist at the University of Colorado Health’s Hearing and Balance Clinic, says. In ...

As the clock strikes 2:00 a.m., sleep remains out of reach. Despite trying countless strategies—cognitive shuffling, sheep counting, deep breathing—your mind continues its relentless marathon of ...

POV: It’s 2:00 a.m. and you can’t fall asleep. You’ve tried everything, from cognitive shuffling to counting sheep, but your brain won’t shut off. Your friend swears that white noise helps her sleep, ...

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POV: It’s 2:00 a.m. and you can’t fall asleep. You’ve tried everything, from cognitive shuffling to counting sheep, but your brain won’t shut off. Your friend swears that white noise helps her sleep, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Listening to white noise or background sounds such as wind or thunderstorms has proven to be an effective sleeping aid. It creates a calming ...

Sleep is important at all ages, but older adults often do not get enough. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits and help individuals stay healthy as they age. Sleep hygiene refers ...

In addressing sleep disturbance in the elderly, assessment forms the cornerstone of care. It is important that nurses working with older adults ask about sleep and recognize when responses indicate a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Last March, when Nanit launched the Sound + Light Machine, I ...