Some use white noise to help them sleep, some to help them focus. Make sure you get the white noise device that fits your needs. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers ...

Tossing and turning all night? It might be worse than you think. A bad night’s sleep can ruin your next day — and studies show consistently getting a bad night’s sleep can worsen chronic health ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever had a hard time focusing or falling asleep because you can’t seem to block out what’s ...

White noise machines and sleep machines have become a popular choice to help infants, toddlers, and older kids drift off, especially when they’re light sleepers or live in a loud area or home. And ...

Many people use white noise machines to help them get good sleep, but it's important for it not to get too loud. PonyWang via Getty Images People of all ages, from newborns to older adults, rely on ...

Under an end table in my waiting room sits the fourth most important piece of technology in professional psychology: the white noise machine. Why would we bother? It sounds impressive as the fourth ...

Thankfully, sound machines are simple devices. Most look like fancy alarm clocks with a few more dials and buttons and switches to access their various sounds and features. If you’re ready to upgrade ...

If you’ve been looking to add a few more Z’s to your sleep routine, you may be considering a white noise machine to lull you into dreamland. These sleep-saving devices can help you fall asleep quicker ...

If you’re the parent of a new baby, you’ve experienced the long nights when your baby will wake at the slightest disturbance—a door closing, your dog barking, or merely the creaking of the house.

Dear Doctors: Our sound machine died, and my husband is shopping for a new one. It made sounds like rain and surf, which helped both of us sleep. The ads for some of the new machines talk about ...

Your iPhone can be many things, and can do so much more than help you answer calls, respond to texts, or browse the internet. It can also be your personal camera, document scanner, and — with the ...