White noise improves learning by modulating activity in midbrain regions (2014)

Re:White noise improves learning by modulating activity in m... by wing-_-nuts on Tuesday March 08, 2022 @02:12PM (#30604755)

I use a non-looping white/brown noise machine to help me sleep at night and it works wonders in the city.

One thing I've wondered is the health effects of listening to that noise at ~ 40db all night over all these years. OSHA says that anything under ~ 80db is safe for 8h, but I do wonder if there are any longer term impacts to hearing or audio processing for softer sounds played over a lifetime. I could easily see the brain adapting and 'ignoring' noise in that spectrum. For now, I simply consider the extra sleep I get to be worth the price.

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Re:White noise improves learning by modulating activity in m... by musicjohn on Tuesday March 08, 2022 @03:52PM (#30606760)

Interesting, could it be possible to elaborate which listening device you are using?

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Re:White noise improves learning by modulating activity in m... by jbkly7 on Tuesday March 08, 2022 @07:27PM (#30609407)

Not OP but I use one called LectroFan. They also have a small travel-sized one that doubles as a bluetooth speaker. It has revolutionized my ability to sleep while traveling.

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Re:White noise improves learning by modulating activity in m... by wing-_-nuts on Wednesday March 09, 2022 @10:14AM (#30615287)

I have the same make. I really like the lower range noise for blocking out stuff. I didn't notice any sort of bluthooth speaker ability. I might have to RTFM. That'd be useful.

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