A new study has proven how effective weighted blankets can be for those experiencing insomnia. We look deeper and share tips ...

Weighted blankets are often used to soothe adults suffering from stress and children with special educational needs such as ...

“Weighted blankets are a useful tool for helping both children and adults to relax,” says Dr Laura O’Halloran, a chartered clinical psychologist at the Purple House Clinic. “They can ...

If you ever have trouble sleeping, you may need a weighted blanket in your life. The best weighted blankets wrap you up in comfort that extends well beyond warmth: The mass of a heavier blanket ...

Plus weighted blankets are just really comforting. Think of the pressure that an X-ray vest at the dentist’s office provides, but cozier — and without the harrowing dental procedure that ...

Learn more about it. For those dealing with anxiety, stress, or just needing a little extra heft to their covers, weighted blankets are a godsend. Warm, comforting, and such a simple idea that it ...

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.

ASK THE DOCTORS by Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D. Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters ...

The best weighted blankets are designed to keep you warm, and induce deeper and more restful sleep than traditional blankets. Their extra weight can reduce anxiety and stress and can even ease ...

When it’s been a long day, relaxing back into a sumptuous sofa with a cup of tea is always a sure win, but have you considered using one of the best weighted blankets to help you unwind?

Dawson and her colleagues reviewed 18 existing studies on the use of weighted blankets as a sleep intervention for people of all ages with a range of health conditions. “In occupational therapy ...