Sleep Gadgets

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Do weighted blankets help you sleep?

What is a weighted blanket? Simply put, weighted blankets are exactly what they sound like – blankets that have weight to them. They are also known as calming blankets, sensory blankets or anxiety blankets. They are a quilt with sewn-in pockets of beads, sand, barley...

How does blue light affect your sleep?

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to television, the internet and streaming services. Netflix is the new norm, and books lay dusty on the bookshelf. From screens to 24-hour stores lit up with LED lights, there is a large amount of artificial light being absorbed...

The irony of using our phones to get better sleep

Device screens are one of the worst contributors to poor sleep hygiene. Yet, our phones are so ingrained in our everyday lives it is difficult to physically and mentally separate ourselves from the temptation they provide. Often, they are with us from the moment we...