The first risk when sleeping on an electric blanket is that you might overheat while you’re sleeping. This might cause you a disturbed night’s sleep, and can even give you heat stroke.

Weighted blankets are often made from micro glass beads sewn into small pockets to distribute the weight evenly. This pressure therapy can help calm our nervous systems, aiding better sleep.

A 2015 Swedish study found participants had “a calmer night’s sleep” and “believed that using the blanket provided them with a more comfortable, better quality, and more secure sleep.” ...

The blankets’ firm touch may calm the brain's fight-or-flight response, said Dr. Neal Walia, a sleep medicine expert at UCLA Health.

Sleeping with an electric blanket on all night is generally safe, but ensure yours has an auto shut-off feature, keep the heat setting low, and be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

The blankets’ firm touch may calm the brain's fight-or-flight response, said Dr. Neal Walia, a sleep medicine expert at UCLA Health.

Cooling blankets are all over social media. But do they help you sleep? Here’s what we know so far.

But the research isn’t conclusive. A study on 120 people with insomnia found that the weighted blankets helped them sleep better compared to a light blanket.

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