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Weighted blankets promise to aid sleep and reduce anxiety.
Independent studies on the topic are limited, but so far, promising.
The blankets have tiny glass micro-beads sewn within the lining to make them heavy.
Weight is distributed equally throughout.
Prices start from around £150.
Gravity advises customers to order a blanket that’s 10% of their body weight.
Participants in University of Gothenburg trial slept longer with less movement and fidgeting.
Relying on items or processes to help improve sleep can exacerbate the issues.
The study was published in Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders.
