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The best weighted blankets will give you a hug, whether you’re lounging on the couch or falling asleep for the night.

What makes a weighted blanket so great? Touch releases oxytocin in your brain. This hormone contributes to our overall well-being and our ability to handle stress. It's one of the reasons why we swaddle newborns . But we don't always have someone to squeeze us (or maybe a real person hugging us is way, way too warm of an experience). Weighted blankets use pressure to simulate the feeling of being gently held. It's similar to the hug machine , invented by Temple Grandin , that uses pressu

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