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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julia Musto

Fans can improve sleep quality and reduce noise pollution – experts

  • Using a fan can significantly improve sleep quality by providing white noise to mask environmental disturbances and by helping to cool the body.
  • A survey indicated that 27 percent of excellent sleepers regularly use a fan, suggesting its effectiveness in promoting good rest.
  • Fans help mitigate the negative effects of noise pollution, which can lead to sleep disruption, insomnia, and various chronic health conditions.
  • Beyond temperature regulation and noise reduction, fans also assist in circulating air, helping to clear carbon dioxide from a room.
  • However, potential drawbacks include circulating dust and drying out eyes or skin, and health authorities advise against using fans in temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) as they can increase body temperature.

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