On top of all the headline-making, anxiety-creating news stories we constantly hear about, we all have things going on in our lives that can make it increasingly hard to fall asleep. Anything that helps you fall asleep easier, from journaling to meditation, should be explored and embraced. But there’s another, even easier thing you can do to sleep better: weighted blankets. Studies find that the gentle, steady pressure of a weighted blanket not only helps you fall asleep, but also stimulates the production of serotonin, which lifts your mood. If you want to rest better, maybe it’s time to consider a weighted blanket.