The study also compared nature sounds to white noise machines and found nature sounds to be more impactful.
When we hear rain, our fight or flight instinct is reduced. They found that nature sounds, including rain and thunder, have a relaxing effect. In 2016 a study was conducted at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
It’s no surprise rain songs are on so many playlists and trending on streaming platforms like Spotify. They are scientifically proven to have a relaxing, sleep-inducing effect.