Can't sleep?
One tap: soft brown noise, slow breathing and a dark screen. Nothing to choose.
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Questions
What is the 4-7-8 breathing method?
Breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 7 and breathe out for 8. It is very popular, but it has not been tested in a sleep trial. Slow breathing at about 6 breaths a minute, with a longer out-breath, has better evidence, which is why Slow 4-6 is the default here.
Does the full moon affect sleep?
A 2021 study in Science Advances (University of Washington) found people went to bed later and slept less in the 3–5 nights before a full moon, in both rural Argentina and Seattle. The effect was weaker in cities and the cause is still unknown.
What is the cognitive shuffle?
A technique from researcher Luc Beaudoin: you picture a series of calm, unrelated words to break up racing thoughts, the way the mind drifts just before sleep. Early studies are promising but small.
Which sound helps you sleep: white, pink or brown noise?
There is no clear winner. Steady sound can mask sudden noises, and many people find deeper brown noise or rain more soothing than hiss-like white noise. Keep the volume low and try a few.
For relaxation, not medical advice. If sleep problems carry on, talk to a doctor. Keep sounds at a low volume.