White, brown and pink noise are all examples of "sound masking," which neurologist Dr. Jeffrey Ellenbogen says can help people relax and fall asleep.

Brown noise sounds more natural and can be easier on the ears, especially if you're sensitive to sound. Some experts say it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

But brown noise sounds more natural and can be easier on the ears, especially if you're sensitive to sound. Some experts say it ultimately comes down to personal preference ...

We spoke to sleep and psychology experts to find out what the science actually says about brown noise—and how it can help you. TikTok is brimming with people who swear by the sound frequency for ...

Over the last 20 years, scientists have uncovered evidence that immersive sounds like white, brown and pink noise may help the brain to focus, sleep or relax — especially for people with A.D.H.D ...

Brown noise tends to resonate with people who have ADHD because they typically have "high levels of anxiety, so it's almost like a weighted blanket for your brain," Dr. Sachs says.

Brown noise is a random mixture of frequencies slightly lower pitched than for white or pink noise. The sound relaxes and improves the focus of people with ADHD and anxiety, and helps babies get ...

THE GQ BOX. MORE. MEN OF THE YEAR. NEWSLETTERS. Search. Sign In. ... Brown noise also holds promise for people with tinnitus, a condition that manifests as a chronic ringing in the ears.

However, the Oxford alum—whose musician partner thankfully works from a soundproofed studio in their home—thinks brown noise has an edge over pink for drowning out the worst-offending sounds.

The hashtag for brown noise currently has 69 million views on the platform as more and more users tout the health benefits of the sound masking phenomenon. Dr. Mathias Basner, ...