Are weighted blankets the secret weapon for anxiety and better sleep? Experts share everything to know, from if they are safe ...

Weighted blankets are back in the spotlight, touted as a cure-all for everything from anxiety to insomnia. But are they worth ...

Yet while adult weighted blankets are not suitable for children, weighted blankets designed specifically for kids can help ...

After one month, the study participants had their sleep assessed according to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Those who ...

advises buyers to choose a weighted blanket that comes in at about 8 to 12 percent of the user’s body weight. Sleep specialist Dr. Brandon Peters gives this example: “For an adult who weighs ...

There isn't a ton of research on whether weighted blankets actually work, and the studies that do exist are on small groups.

For most healthy adults, experts say to choose a blanket that is about 10% of their body weight. So a 150-pound person may opt for a 15-pound blanket. Weighted blankets are not recommended for ...

We see this playing out in the UK, where nine out of 10 adults are reported to have experienced high or extreme stress in the past year. “Weighted blankets are a useful tool for helping both ...