Sleep 101

How Long Can You Go Without Sleep

Being awake twenty-four hours is equivalent to having a blood alcohol content of .10%!

Sleep 101

Why Am I a Light Sleeper?

Sleep experts tend to agree that the length and quality of your snooze is critical to your overall health, as sleep affects almost every process in your body, from digestion to immunity to illness.

Sleep 101

Night Sweats: Why Do I Sweat in My Sleep?

Sweating is perfectly normal and a core part of how the body regulates its temperature. In a steamy sauna or a tough pilates class, sweating profusely is pretty much expected. Waking up dripping in sweat in the middle of the night or to damp pajamas in the morning, however, not so much.

Sleep 101

Is Too Much Sleep Harmful?

Spoiler alert... it is, but you should read on to find out why.

Sleep 101

Sleep Tips for Plus-Size Pregnancy

Big Fig Collective Member and Mom Miranda Schultz talks about the importance of sleep during pregnancy.

Sleep 101

Sleep Paralysis: What Causes Sleep Paralysis?

Sleep paralysis is that moment when your body hits the snooze button, but your mind is wide awake and ready to roll. Read on to learn how to keep these spooky sleep sessions at bay!

Sleep 101

Light Sleepers vs. Heavy Sleepers

In this article, we’ll explain the different sleep stages, cover the differences between heavy and light sleepers, provide awesome tips for those looking to snooze a little more soundly, and define what a good night’s rest should look like.