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Published 13:52 28 Sept 2019 BST
Updated 16:02 28 Sept 2019 BST

But science now think that pink noise, a particular kind of background noise, could actually work as a treatment for insomnia.
According to a study recently published in the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, pink noise is a less intrusive and more relaxing version of white noise.
It can lead to a better, deeper sleep - and if used continuously, could even improve your memory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SHf6wmX5MU
The research involved people listening to pink noise as they slept
And when they were tested the next day, participants reported feeling a lot more rested.
They also performed three times better in memory and cognition tests compared to a standard night sleep.
But, in a bit of good news, you won’t have to participate in a scientific study if you fancy trying pink noise to help you drift off to sleep.
There’s hours upon hours of pink noise recordings on YouTube and a number of other apps to help you try and nod off.
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