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...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for better sleep may seem like common sense. Other...

...One of the tools you and your doctor may use to diagnose your sleep problems is called a sleep diary. A sleep diary is simply a record of your sleep...

...Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligands are a class of drugs used for chronic, persistent restless legs syndrome (RLS) when iron supplements do not work or are not indicated. These drugs may...

...Gestational restless legs syndrome (RLS) is the most common movement disorder that develops during pregnancy. It can be a minor nuisance to some and in others severe enough to disrupt...

...Levodopa was the first drug formally studied to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Also called L-dopa, it was first discovered as a treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease more...

...Humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep. It is a body function as important as food and water in keeping you healthy and alive. Everyone needs sleep, though doctors...

...Sleep disorders are usually diagnosed using a combination of an in-person exam, a sleep history, and sometimes blood or sleep tests. Any tests your doctor orders will depend on the...

...Doctors have known since the 1950s that taking iron can help people with restless legs syndrome, even if the person does not have anemia. That is because many people with...

...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not cure your restless legs syndrome. However, regular physical...

...Home remedies can offer relief from the uncomfortable sensations caused by restless legs syndrome (RLS) and help you get a good night’s sleep.The good news is that many home remedies...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders, yet it is underdiagnosed. Studies estimate that between 5 and 15 percent of U.S. adults and 2 to...

...Medical breakthroughs come from research into all kinds of diseases and illnesses, including restless legs syndrome (RLS). Different types of research include laboratory studies, clinical trials with patients, genetic studies...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. Twitching, jerking, and the irresistible urge to move the legs also happens. These feelings most often occur in the late...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs. People describe these sensations as aching, throbbing, itching, pulling, or tingling...

...Polysomnography (pronounced polly som na gra fee) is the medical term for a sleep study. A sleep study looks at different body functions while you sleep, or try to sleep...

...Augmentation is a common and serious side effect of certain drugs taken for restless legs syndrome (RLS). It occurs in many people who take dopamine agonists or levodopa/carbidopa. Other treatments...