Up to 10% of Americans suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. But despite how common ...

A few years ago, I hosted a late-night call-in show, offering listeners help with their health dilemmas. Given the hour, the phones were often quiet - until one night, my producer casually mentioned ...

Clinicians should regularly test serum iron studies, including ferritin and transferrin saturation, in all patients with clinically significant RLS, ideally in the morning. (HealthDay News) — In a ...

Regular stretching of the legs can help reduce tension and discomfort associated with RLS. Simple stretches like calf raises, hamstring stretches, and quadriceps stretches can be beneficial. Doing ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a health condition where you have an overwhelming need to move your legs. This is usually caused by an unusual sensation. It can happen at any time of day but is most ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has updated its guidelines for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) for the first time in 12 years. In this video interview, guideline author ...

Restless leg syndrome is a nervous system disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in a person’s legs. There are many remedies, lifestyle changes, and medications that can help people to manage ...

Restless leg syndrome is when you feel very unpleasant "creepy-crawly" (or even painful) sensations in your legs while you're sitting or lying still, especially at bedtime. People can experience ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MDMedically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Restless legs syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease, affects about one-third of pregnant people and peaks in the third ...

Q. My husband jerks constantly during the night, and sometimes the jerks are so violent that his whole body is lifted from the bed. He does not wake up from these jerks, but I cannot fall asleep due ...

Through the windows of an express train from Kyoto, Japan, to a whisky distillery on Mount Kaikoma, my colleagues admired the views and calmly discussed the agenda for the day. Distracted and annoyed, ...