The HeadHug Journal

Evidence-based insights, sleep science, and practical tips for better rest

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The Science of Deep Pressure Therapy for SleepSleep Science
Jan 15, 2025·5 min read

The Science of Deep Pressure Therapy for Sleep

Discover how weighted pressure from sleep masks activates your parasympathetic nervous system to help you fall asleep faster. Peer-reviewed research explained simply.

Why Most Weighted Sleep Masks Get the Weight WrongProduct Research
Jan 12, 2025·4 min read

Why Most Weighted Sleep Masks Get the Weight Wrong

Too heavy creates claustrophobia. Too light does nothing. We tested 200+ sleepers to find the perfect calibrated weight that actually works.

Creating a Sleep Ritual with Your Weighted MaskSleep Rituals
Jan 8, 2025·6 min read

Creating a Sleep Ritual with Your Weighted Mask

The 15-minute wind-down routine that signals to your body: it's time to rest. Science-backed steps for better sleep tonight using your weighted sleep mask.

How Weighted Sleep Masks Help Anxiety and InsomniaMental Health
Jan 5, 2025·7 min read

How Weighted Sleep Masks Help Anxiety and Insomnia

Understanding the link between anxiety and insomnia, and how deep pressure stimulation from weighted masks can calm a racing mind.

Side Sleeping and Weighted Sleep Mask DesignProduct Design
Jan 1, 2025·5 min read

Side Sleeping and Weighted Sleep Mask Design

Why most sleep masks fail for side sleepers and how HeadHug's weighted pressure distribution and contoured design changes everything.

Travel Sleep: Your Weighted Mask as a Portable RitualTravel
Dec 28, 2024·6 min read

Travel Sleep: Your Weighted Mask as a Portable Ritual

How to maintain your sleep quality on the road with a weighted sleep mask. Create consistent darkness and pressure anywhere you go.

Temperature and Sleep: Why It MattersSleep Science
Dec 25, 2024·5 min read

Temperature and Sleep: Why It Matters

Why sleep temperature matters for quality rest. Learn how the right sleep environment and breathable materials help you sleep through the night.

Complete Darkness: Why Sleep Masks Are EssentialSleep Science
Dec 22, 2024·6 min read

Complete Darkness: Why Sleep Masks Are Essential

Why complete darkness is crucial for deep sleep and how weighted sleep masks achieve it even in bright hotel rooms and daylight.

Migraines and Weighted Sleep Mask Pressure ReliefHealth
Dec 18, 2024·7 min read

Migraines and Weighted Sleep Mask Pressure Relief

How therapeutic facial pressure from weighted sleep masks can help during migraine attacks and provide genuine relief when you need it most.