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Some people may not be able to buy them. They can be costly. A quality weighted blankets can cost between $50 to over $300. This depends on the size, weight and material. 

有些人可能买不起。它们可能成本高昂。优质的加重毯子价格可能在 50 美元到 300 美元以上。这取决于尺寸、重量和材料。 

Some people use them for other reasons than sleep. Rhonda James gets under her blanket to relax as she watches television or drinks a glass of wine. 

有些人出于睡眠以外的其他原因使用它们。朗达·詹姆斯 (Rhonda James) 躲在毯子下放松地看电视或喝一杯酒。 

Lucy Taylor, a writer from Wales, also uses a weighted blanket. Her anxiety increases during the winter. So, she uses her blanket during cold months to fall asleep. She says when her body is relaxed, her mind relaxes too.

来自威尔士的作家露西·泰勒也使用加重毯子。冬天她的焦虑会加剧。因此，在寒冷的月份里，她会用毯子入睡。她说，当她的身体放松时，她的思想也会放松。

For most healthy adults, experts say to choose a blanket that is about 10 percent of your body weight. 

专家表示，对于大多数健康的成年人来说，选择重量约为体重 10% 的毯子。 

However, the blankets are not good for everyone. 

然而，毯子并不适合所有人。 

For example, some people may find them too hot to use, especially during warmer weather. 

例如，有些人可能会发现它们太热而无法使用，尤其是在天气温暖的时候。 

People with breathing problems or disorders such as sleep apnea should check with a doctor before using a weighted blanket. 

患有呼吸问题或睡眠呼吸暂停等疾病的人在使用加重毯之前应咨询医生。

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