Mysterious hum rattles American city as residents report sleepless nights and rising fear

A mysterious hum is annoying residents of the city of West Haven, Connecticut, causing sleep disruption and anxiety. The city ...

What the heck is pink noise? And why are scientists saying sleeping with it can harm your health?

The ambient and steady, static-like tone from pink noise is similar to tapes of heavy rainfall or ocean waves, and aims to ...
Healthline

Pink Noise May Disrupt REM Sleep and Harm Sleep Quality, Researchers Say

A recent study suggests that pink noise may interfere with REM sleep nd reduce overall sleep quality. The researchers say ...
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Phantom Humming Plagues Connecticut Town—Drawing Hundreds of Complaints

A humming sound in West Haven, CT, has reverberated in several neighborhoods in recent years, prompting more than 200 ...
Psychology Today

Sound Machines for Sleep Do More Harm Than Good

Sound machines promise better sleep, but new research suggests they may quietly steal your REM and deep sleep.
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Pink noise reduces REM sleep: Earplugs outperform sound machines

In A Nutshell Pink noise at 50 decibels reduced REM sleep by 19 minutes per night in healthy adults, potentially affecting ...

‘Excruciating’ Humming Noise Remains a Years-Long Mystery and ‘Serious Public Health Issue’ for This City

“Many residents have reported increased levels of stress, anxiety and physical discomfort” states a petition in West Haven, Conn.
Science Daily

Sound machines might be making your sleep worse

Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, ...
CNET

Brown vs. White Noise: Which Sound Can Help You Get a Good Night's Sleep?

McKenzie, a Certified Sleep Science Coach and proclaimed mattress expert, has been writing sleep content in the wellness space for over four years. After earning her certification from the Spencer ...