Added recently to this list is the weighted blanket. The weight of the blanket is decided according to the weight and comfort of the user. “Positive Effects of a Weighted Blanket on Insomnia”, a study published in the Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders done on 31 people found that, “When the participants used the weighted blanket, they had a calmer night’s sleep, with a decrease in movements. While some were comfortable and got better sleep using it, others found it inconvenient due to the restriction in movement caused due to the weight. In addition, if a weighted blanket helps, there’s no evidence to say you should avoid it.

Source: The Hindu November 18, 2019 06:22 UTC