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Headline: The Weighted Blanket That Feels Like A Hug Is Scientifically Proven To Help Relieve Stress And Anxiety
Caption: **SUPPORTING VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT COVER IMAGES TO RECEIVE.** There's nothing worse than not being able to fall asleep, and the world around being extremely stressful makes it even more difficult to switch off; The barrage of news headlines. The incessant push notifications. The demands of your job. It’s never been harder to turn your mind off, relax, and recharge. Gravity, a U.S. based health technology company, have created a 25-pound blanket that naturally reduces stress and increases relaxation through deep pressure stimulation - a proven anxiety treatment - to gently distribute deep pressure across your body. Engineered to be around 10% of your body weight, Gravity helps relax the nervous system by simulating the feeling of being held or hugged. This increases serotonin and melatonin levels and decreases cortisol levels improving your mood and promoting restful sleep at the same time. Weighted blankets have long been used in the medical community, particularly among children with autism and adults with PTSD, and studies have shown that up to 90% of those who use weighted blankets experience reduced anxiety. "At Gravity, our goal was to bring this medical-grade science to the masses." said John Fiorentino, Creator of Gravity. "This is critical because in the US alone, 70 million people struggle to sleep at least one night a week, and over 18% of adults in the country report prolonged periods of stress and anxiety." Gravity can also be used in a variety of settings. The weighted blanket can be used in bed, as you relax on the couch at the end of a long day, or even assist you in reaching a deeper meditation or mindfulness. Gravity is currently raising funds via Kickstarter.
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