A research team in Freiburg has investigated how random sounds played during sleep affect the consolidation of new memories.

Summary: A new study discovered that randomly played sounds during sleep can actively impair memory consolidation. By ...

For several years now, sleep research has been focusing intensively on the question of whether targeted auditory stimulation ...

For many people struggling to fall or stay asleep, sound machines have become a popular sleep aid. Broadband sounds promise to mask disturbing noises, “soothe” the brain, and help users drift off into ...

Sleeping through loud noises does not necessarily mean you are a heavy sleeper. Psychology suggests the brain filters familiar sounds while remaining alert to unusual or potentially threatening noises ...

Many things go into getting a good night’s rest — including getting enough deep sleep. While “deep” and “quality” sleep might sound interchangeable, deep sleep is actually one of the four sleep stages ...

Researchers play ultra-brief tones to stimulate the brain during deep sleep. This stimulation improves cardiac output and relaxation of the left ventricle. Such technology to improve cardiovascular ...

I’m not really a wear-earbuds-to-bed person, but after two weeks of heavy snoozing with Soundcore’s new Sleep A30, I just might become one. These unobtrusive buds retain the great comfort and sound ...