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Having restless legs syndrome (RLS) is not fun. It is, in fact, a right royal pain in the proverbial. I have it, so I know. The creepy crawly, wriggly jiggly...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a long journey and treatment can be frustrating and ever-changing. There may be no magic cure as of yet, but hopefully, we can each find...

From childhood even through adulthood I was never a peaceful sleeper you could say. It did not matter how tightly I tucked my covers in; by morning, it would look...

It probably comes as no surprise that people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) would find relief from yoga, a mind-body exercise that focuses on deep stretching and uses meditation and...

Type “How To Relax” into Google and you’ll find 39,300,000 results. Clearly, relaxation has become something us twenty-first-century folk need a lot of help with. But for all the, “Tips...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a health condition that affects between 7 and 10 percent of the population. It can cause daytime sleepiness, impaired memory, and even anxiety and depression...

When I was younger my mother used to complain about a shovel foot, as she called it. Later, I understood that it was restless legs syndrome (RLS). My mother, however...

Would you like to share your experience with restless legs syndrome and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate...

Do you grind or clench your teeth at night, along with kicking the night away? Well, I do. In fact, I recently had to shell out $350 to have my...

Insomnia – from the Latin insomnis, that translates to “not sleeping”: in meaning “no” and somnis meaning “sleep.” I think that sums it up nicely – no sleep. If you’re...

I first began to have problems sleeping when I was in my 20s. My mother had been an insomniac for as long as I could remember but never sought treatment...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that can be confusing and often frustrating. It is defined by uncomfortable feelings in the legs while resting. These feelings are only relieved...

I recently returned from a short mid-week break. It was most delightful – filled with penguins, lighthouses and wine. What’s not to like? The driving restlessness is not likeable. In...

Alternative medicines are an often overlooked part of modern medicine. People can be quick to commit to prescription medicines, which can be expensive and may come with a host of...

Sometimes I wonder how the simple things escape me. I mean really obvious things that should hit me like a bus sometimes drive on by. I have 3 restless legs syndrome...

Few people jump at the idea of needing to take prescription drugs. While there are drugs available to help symptoms of restless legs syndrome, you may want to first explore...

If someone has restless legs syndrome (RLS), he or she has the urge to move so that the feeling will disappear. But when you are traveling it is not always...

In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...

You're probably here right now because you have or may think you have restless legs syndrome, or RLS. I know exactly what you're going through and it's a miserable situation...

Sleep. My elusive bed partner. How tiresome it is, when the thing you want most, is the thing you get least. Today I am writing with my eyes propped open...