If you often toss and turn at night while struggling to get comfortable, you are not alone. Sleepless nights can leave you feeling drained, and one easy solution is to invest in a weighted blanket.

Whether you’re waking up with anxiety or just curious about the hype, it’s time to seriously consider a weighted blanket. These bedcovers and throw blankets come in a range of weights (more about that ...

If you struggle with falling (and staying) asleep, a weighted blanket can be a useful accessory to help you enjoy a better night’s slumber. That’s because the added weight can help reduce anxiety and ...

Weighted blankets have seen a lot of mainstream success within the last decade, but they’ve been around for much longer: Occupational therapists began studying the effects of weighted blankets and ...

Using a weighted blanket may promote relaxation and help people get better sleep. However, due to their extra weight, these blankets can trap heat and moisture, which may mean that standard options ...

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Some days you just feel like you need a big hug. That’s one of the benefits touted by the makers of weighted blankets, who also claim that the blankets can calm you down if you’re anxious—or help you ...

If your toddler or teen has sleep issues, you may be desperate to find a solution. (Let’s face it: If they’re not sleeping, you probably aren’t either.) Lack of sleep can have negative effects on your ...

Weighted blankets may create a calming effect on children, particularly if they experience anxiety or sensory overload. Share on Pinterest This article looks at the potential benefits of weighted ...

Weighted blankets may help alleviate symptoms for people with anxiety, autism, ADHD, insomnia, osteoarthritis, and chronic pain through deep pressure stimulation, which relaxes the nervous system.

Again, check the care label to see if your weighted blanket can be dried in the dryer. And if it can, Balanzat recommends ...