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 ...

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - It is estimated two in three Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. If all you want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep, you may want to ask your ...

Patients with untreated RLS showed the highest Parkinson's incidence (2.1%) and an earlier onset of the disease.

You’ve just settled into bed for the night, when an uncomfortable sensation creeps up your legs. Suddenly, you feel a strong urge to jerk them — it’s strange, and perhaps even painful. Not again! If ...

We all know the anxiety of knowing you have to wake up early in the morning, but when you get in bed the night before, you can’t fall asleep. For some, this can be compounded by a strange urge to move ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers from Korea University Ansan Hospital and collaborators report that patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) face a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD). In a nationwide ...

If restless legs keep you up at night, the cure might make you restless in other ways. According to Glaxo Smith Kline, maker of Requip, side effects reported by patients include "an unusual urge to ...