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Tom May

How to use white noise to sleep better

Woman sleeping in bed

Are you finding it tricky to stay asleep at night, because of constant aural distractions? If you find that the moment you drop off, every random noise from a squeaky pipe to a mewing cat wakes you up, perhaps white noise might help.

That might sound weird: the word 'noise' isn't something you'd naturally associate with relaxation or restfulness. But many people use white noise to sleep and find it very helpful. Whether it be generated via via apps, YouTube videos or the best white noise machine, white noise for sleeping can in fact be even more effective than buying the best mattress or best pillow.

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