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Have you heard of the benefits of weighted blankets? Filled with materials like glass beads or poly pellets, these blankets weigh anywhere from 7 to 25 pounds and are meant to help people relax.
“Many people like the feeling of pressure against their body and do find this pressure to be quite relaxing,” said Lynelle Schneeberg, a sleep psychologist who likened the experience to a hug or massage. “Lying under a heavy blanket can, indeed, be very soothing.”
If you’re ready to try one out, follow the link to see some great options chosen by TODAY. |
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| Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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It's easy for stress to build up during the day and it's hard to let go of that stress. Luckily, Hilaria Baldwin's simple shoulder stretch might be able to help.
"Not only is it going to open your heart and potentially allow for more love in your life, but it also just feels really good and is amazing for de-stressing at the end of the day," she said.
To start, Baldwin recommends folding a towel a few times, then "rolling it like a log" and bringing it to the base of your tailbone before lying down on it. Follow the link to see what happens next. |
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| While mourning his father's death, Dr. Oz received 'incredible' gift from Rachael Ray |
| The celebrity chef sent her condolences to the heart surgeon in a very comforting way. |
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| Marie Kondo even organizes her meals. Here’s what she eats every day |
| "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" author and Netflix star makes organized magic in the kitchen, too. |
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| Doctors said this young woman with autism might never work. Now she's a lawyer |
| Haley Moss has turned her autism into a strength, becoming an advocate for neurodiversity. |
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| This toilet light is the trick every boy mom needs to keep floors pee-free |
| Ready, aim, fire! |
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