Why does sleeping with a heavy blanket help you have a deeper sleep?

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Why does sleeping with a heavy blanket help you have a deeper sleep?

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There is a biological mechanism that explains this. Pressure calms you by activating your parasympathetic nervous system, which lowers your heart rate and blood pressure. The lower heart rate and blood pressure leads to the overall feeling of calmness.

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