As per Dr Suzanne Dawson who led the team, weighted blankets were found to be a “tangible non-drug intervention” in promoting ...

Some people believe that using a weighted blanket when they sleep can help reduce stress and promote calm. "In the same way ...

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. You have been keeping our inboxes full, so we’ ll dive right in. --A column that explored the potential benefits of a weighted ...

Over the last couple of years, weighted ... to the sleep hormone melatonin (kind of like a building block), so that could also explain why some people find that weighted blankets help them to ...

Weighted blankets can help to improve sleep in adults with insomnia and other mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, but results are mixed for children, a new review has found.

“I know that the recommended weight is 10% of your body weight, but I wonder if it is OK to do more?” she asked. “I currently use two weighted blankets, and lately they don’t feel heavy ...

Speak to your child's doctor to see whether a weighted blanket is appropriate for them. There may be other things you can do to help your child sleep. Weighted blankets aren't a magic cure-all ...

A research team at Flinders University in Australia has announced the results of a study that suggests that heavy blankets may help ... use of weighted blankets in adults improved sleep quality ...

Like most weighted blankets you do need a bit of elbow grease to shake ... While there are anecdotal reports that weighted blankets help with sleep, this is not supported by existing research ...

Weighted blankets are great for easing stress and anxiety, thanks to their ability to stimulate serotonin and create the feeling of a warm, comforting hug. Spring may be approaching, but many of ...

For blankets that do not have this ... has the additional benefit of warmth and weight to help encourage a good night’s sleep. As the weighted blanket that proved most effective at soothing ...

So do weighted blankets really help you sleep better? Thousands of people say that yes, weighted blankets really do help you sleep better. But you need to consider the wider environment too ...