If you struggle with falling (and staying) asleep, a weighted blanket can be a useful accessory to help you enjoy a better night’s slumber. That’s because the added weight can help reduce ...

Greg Jackson, the chief executive of Octopus Energy, suggested people should “snuggle up” under electric blankets rather than use central heating if they want to minimise the impact of ...

Hot sleeper? That doesn’t mean you need to be left out of the weighted blanket world. Plenty of weighted blankets keep hot sleepers cool as a cucumber and offer the same therapeutic benefits as ...

Greg Jackson, Octopus Energy’s boss, says the elderly should “snuggle up” under electric blankets to save money on fuel as the cold kicks in this winter. Mr Jackson is one of the good guys.

Picture an octopus that could be deadly to humans. You’re probably thinking of a large creature, and not one that is the size of your palm. But indeed, that’s the blue-ringed octopus, one of several ...

Electric blankets are invaluable in winter, providing a toasty warm bed set-up instead of shivering in our sleep. But before we start to nod off with these cosy home appliances, there's an important ...

You can start now. If you feel particularly chilly indoors, you might want to consider getting a heated blanket. Although the classic heating bags or modern heating pads can keep you warm ...