Weighted blankets: Do They Really Have Any Advantages?

August 13, 2023 | Categories: Health, Home, Mental Health, Sleep

Ads all over social media tout the weighted blanket benefits, but do they really help you fall asleep faster?

And will sleeping with a weighted blanket help you stay asleep — and get enough sleep?

Weighted blankets feel like a hug for your body.

Their heft applies pressure, just like a squeeze from a loved one, massage, or acupressure.

Do Weighted Blankets Really Have Any Benefits?

For those who love the feeling of burrowing under a blanket or making a cocoon of covers, weighted blankets can make them feel extra cozy.

The “weight” in a weighted blanket comes from polypropylene plastic beads or pellets, discs, and even micro glass beads.

But beyond the added comfort and warmth, what do they actually do?

Here in Beach Body on Demand, you’ll learn how weighted blankets work and the weighted blanket benefits you should know about.

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