If you ever have trouble sleeping, you may need a weighted blanket in your life. The best weighted blankets wrap you up in ...

Weighted blankets are heavier than typical blankets. There are generally two kinds of weighted blankets: knitted and duvet style, according to SleepFoundation.org.

How do I use a weighted blanket? 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 come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas.

Weighted blankets provide gentle pressure (akin to the feeling of being held or hugged) that can help calm your nervous system, reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, and even improve sleep quality.

A weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like — a duvet or covering filled with glass beads, pellets or discs and ranges from five to 30 pounds. They’re known for their soothing effects.

Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas.

Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas.

So, while weighted blankets have the potential to offer wellness benefits, especially in terms of improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety, it's essential to consider the individual's health ...

Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas.

Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas.

Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the blankets work, but they have a few ideas.