You may have heard of white noise and might assume it’s the best noise for sleep. But did you know there’s a whole range of “colored noises” that can help you drift off to sleep each night? From gray ...

Sometimes the soothing sound of one’s own heartbeat can be all that’s needed to slip into sleep. Loop Earplugs offer a ...

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, ...

If you’re someone who struggles to fall asleep, you’ve probably tried every sleeping hack under the sun. Counting sheep? Done it. Drinking chamomile tea right before you fall asleep? Tried that.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POV: It’s 2:00 a.m. and you can’t fall asleep. You’ve tried everything, from cognitive shuffling to ...

Marisa is an assistant editor at Discover. She received her master’s degree in health, environment & science reporting from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. In a previous life, ...

When it comes to a good night’s sleep, a dark, comfortable environment with no blue-light distractions is key, say our experts. As is a nightly wind down routine. So we tried dozens of sheets, ...