depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. That said, studies have shown that people who use weighted blankets report feeling less anxiety. One such study had participants use a 30 ...

Weighted blankets are therapeutic and are often used to relieve anxiety and stress and promote better sleep. These heavy blankets, ranging from five to 30 pounds, are "weighted" with materials ...

This is why weighted blankets supposedly help anxiety and depression. The increased serotonin levels, or "happy, feel-good" hormones, help combat both. In addition to serotonin, the deep pressure ...

So when I started reading about the benefits of weighted blankets for regulating the nervous system, I wanted to try one right away. I’ve been using the YnM Exclusive Cooling Weighted Blanket ...

As someone who has dealt with anxiety, has gone through bouts of depression ... when I came across a weighted pillow, an alternative to a weighted blanket (that I also have), I knew that we ...

According to a new study, weighted blankets can improve sleep in adults with insomnia, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. However, the results were mixed for children.

Research suggests weighted blankets may benefit people with anxiety, autism, and insomnia, among other conditions. They generally have few risks but might not be suited for everyone. For many ...

Should you tuck into bed with a weighted blanket? These trendy blankets are heavier than normal ones. The weight of the blanket puts pressure on your body as you sleep under it, almost like a warm ...

Dr Gupta says, "Weighted blankets actually give the body a feeling of being hugged; the extra pressure from those blankets can relieve pain, reduce anxiety, decrease depression and the feeling of ...

It’s a good point. Mid-gray is the most common weighted blanket color and, frankly, it conjures hospital vibes and stereotypical “depression photography” (you know the type: black-and-white ...