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Some people believe that using a weighted blanket when they sleep can help reduce stress and promote calm. "In the same way as a hug or a baby’s swaddle, the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket may ...

Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. "It felt like a really big hug," said ...

Weighted blankets can ease stress and promote deep sleep, thanks to their gentle pressure. Our picks include options from Bearaby, Baloo, and more.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big ...