Normal blankets can keep you warm, but when the temperature drops and you need extra coziness, a heated blanket can be perfect. These work by distributing the heat evenly throughout the blanket ...

The short answer: Yes. Childhood blankets can provide comfort and calm, much like a weighted blanket, says Dr. Peck. She adds that the soothing effects of touch are similar in both cases ...

Here's what to know. What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly how the ...