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If you often toss and turn at night while struggling to get comfortable, you are not alone. Sleepless nights can leave you feeling drained, and one easy solution is to invest in a weighted blanket.

“Does anyone make weighted blankets in colors other than mental illness gray?” wrote someone one Twitter recently. It’s a good point. Mid-gray is the most common weighted blanket color and, frankly, ...

It may be helpful to get an option that is slightly smaller than your bed. This can help prevent the blanket from sliding ...

Better quality sleep = better life.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The hug of a cozy weighted blanket feels like a dream until you start to overheat. Sweating during sleep ...

Check the care label, remove stains early, and prep the blanket properly before washing. Wash a weighted blanket solo in a large-capacity washer or by hand, then air-dry it flat. Clean regularly based ...