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Several studies show that listening to nature sounds can have a positive effect on mental health and wellness. In turn, it could help improve sleep quality. Nature sounds might be particularly helpful for those who live in an area where there’s a lot of artificial noise.

During a 2017 study, researchers analyzed the differences between artificial sounds and nature sounds on participants’ sleep. They found that nature sounds led to outward-focused brain attention. This is the opposite of inward-focused attention which has been linked to stress, depression, and anxiety.

Researchers from the 2017 study also noted that participants’ nervous systems were more relaxed after listening to nature recordings.