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Binaural beats are an audio-based option where different frequencies are played at the same time

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Are they just an auditory illusion? Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan , MD , PhD , FAAN .

Binaural beats are an audio-based option where different frequencies are played at the same time.

The thinking is that the resulting third frequency can help regulate your brain state.

Binaural beats have traditionally been split into two broad use cases: As a form of therapy to induce calmness or mindfulness, focus, or sleep.

As a so-called “digital drug” to induce a state of euphoria similar to what can be available via psychoactive drugs.

The worst case scenario, if you listen to binaural beats at a reasonable volume level, is that nothing will happen.

If audio stimuli helps you regulate, then it may also be worth looking into strategies such as music therapy.

Or, you can return to your favorite playlists. Those never seem to let us down..

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