“Weighted blankets can reduce restlessness, soften racing thoughts, and reduce physical symptoms associated with anxiety, ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big ...

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 ...

Few child-marketed products seem to stand on more anecdotal evidence than weighted blankets for kids; for every parent with a success story of how well one works to calm their child, there’s another ...

Weighted blankets promote calm, restful sleep, but they need to be cleaned eventually. Learn how to properly clean all types ...

If you have trouble sleeping, I'd be surprised if you haven't looked into weighted blankets yet. They've been used to soothe children with autism, treat ADHD, ease anxiety and mitigate insomnia due to ...

Weighted blankets, it seems, aren't just a passing fad. For the past couple of years, they've been a popular way to relieve stress and tension and help people fall asleep. And, following the success ...

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About 40 percent of American adults suffer from insomnia, according to a study in the American Journal of Managed Care—and some of those try to prevent sleepless nights with a weighted blanket. A ...