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And it’s not just video content creators shouting about their sleep-inducing benefits, neuroscientists and researchers are too.

Alongside their sleep benefits, binaural beats supposedly help reduce stress and anxiety.

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What are binaural beats?

How do binaural beats help you nap?

This is where binaural beats may be able to help you.

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By increasing alpha wave brain activity.

Alpha waves are related to non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.

This phase happens at the beginning of your sleep cycle.

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Can binaural beats ease anxiety and stress?

Unsurprisingly, anxiety and stress are among the biggest disruptors of sleep.

However, binaural beats may be able to help here, too.

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you’re able to practice this independently or listen toguided body scan meditations on YouTube.

So, if you need a brief snooze it’s ideal.

Nap timing is also crucial.

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You don’t want to sleep for too long or too close to bedtime to ruin your overnight sleep.

You’ll also need to think about lighting and sound.

Just don’t forget to have your alarm volume turned up!

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