Anxiety disorders affect nearly a fifth of Americans, with constant connectedness, loneliness, and divisive politics exacerbating their feelings of distress and potentially leading to sleep problems. How is the Gravity Blanket helping people rest easier without relying on prescription solutions?

Sleep deprivation can cause anxiety. A study showed that women are not only at greater risk but also experience more anxiety than men. Sleep can help alleviate anxiety, and brands promoting products and services that help people sleep may benefit from targeting women and girls.

A global obsession with sleep and how much we get of it has resulted in an entire industry centred around optimising and tracking nighttime slumber with apps and wearable devices. But is this deluge of data actually preventing people from getting a good night’s sleep rather than enabling it?

Aiming to help those not getting enough quality sleep, the Simba Hybrid pillow uses NASA technology to keep people cool throughout the night. It's sure to be seen as a welcome innovation as more people wake up to the health benefits of getting their full forty winks.