It’s no secret that better sleep can often lead to a better life.

Thethings that happen to your body when you don’t sleepcan be pretty debilitating.

Chronic illnesses like diabetes, depression, and heart disease have all been linked to sleep deprivation.

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“Sleep affects almost every tissue in our bodies,” sleep expert Dr. Michael Twery tellsNews in Health.

Needless to say, sleep is pretty important.

There are obvious fixes like good mattresses, pillows, and lighting.

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Technology can play a factor as well.

But is the White Noise app actually worth the money?

“White noise machines work through a process called sound masking or noise masking,” Michael Gardner toldCNN.

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The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the app for its affordability and variety of features.

The app offers access to over 25,000 sounds and 50 HD stereo clock sounds.

The White Noise App made it on Gizmodo’s list of pricey apps that are worth the money.

After all, theeffects of getting a good eight hours of sleepare probably worth a dollar.