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...Trying to concentrate on work while your leg muscles are twitching or pulling can be hard. The good news is that many...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes uncomfortable sensations, and sometimes pain, in the legs or arms. It is also called Willis-Ekbom disease and...

...There are several theories for what causes the unpleasant sensation of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Several neurotransmitters are thought to be involved...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) and mental health have a chicken and egg relationship. People with RLS often have depression, anxiety, and other...

...There is no question that sleep disorders can be debilitating. The daytime sleepiness and fatigue common to sleep disorders can cause both...

...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for...

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

...Gestational restless legs syndrome (RLS) is the most common movement disorder that develops during pregnancy. It can be a minor nuisance to...

...Levodopa was the first drug formally studied to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Also called L-dopa, it was first discovered as a...

...Humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep. It is a body function as important as food and water in keeping you...

...Sleep disorders are usually diagnosed using a combination of an in-person exam, a sleep history, and sometimes blood or sleep tests. Any...

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

...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not...

...Home remedies can offer relief from the uncomfortable sensations caused by restless legs syndrome (RLS) and help you get a good night’s...

...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders, yet it is underdiagnosed. Studies estimate that between 5 and...

...Medical breakthroughs come from research into all kinds of diseases and illnesses, including restless legs syndrome (RLS). Different types of research include...