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.

Weighted blankets, also known as gravity blankets, have been used for years by mental health professionals as a form of ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. We love a weighted blanket for soothing anxiety, and as a ...

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 ...

A weighted blanket can be a helpful tool for soothing many kids, especially those who have anxiety, ADHD or autism. Providing deep pressure, weighted blankets can simulate the calming feeling of a hug ...

Touch has long been studied and found to be extremely healing. Empirical evidence shows how touch decreases blood pressure, heart rate, levels of emotional and physical pain, and significantly reduces ...

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 ...