Abbie Rupert

For many parents, it's common practice to sing lullabies or children's songs to help their babies get to sleep faster and with less fuss. This makes sense, given that studies have found that humans are sensitive to music even from infancy. In a study published in the journal Psychological Studies , researchers found that happy music decreased arousal levels in babies, shifting drowsiness to sleep. Meanwhile, melancholic music was able to keep babies relatively still, possibly helping them get...

There are many things that affect our sleep, whether they are internal or external factors. The CDC.gov finds that sleep issues are such...