Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease (WED) is one of the most common chronic sensorimotor neurological conditions encountered by clinicians. It occurs in 5% to 10% of the adult ...

You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so, I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s ...

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is often worse at nighttime. Some people may only have the symptoms at this time. Many with RLS also experience limb movements during sleep. As many as 80% of people with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For some, restless legs syndrome can be so severe that they can’t sleep. (Getty Images) (AndreyPopov via Getty Images) Up to 10% ...

Superficial heat-cold application improves sleep quality in RLS patients, with optimal results at 42.5°C for 10 minutes. RLS affects 5% to 10% of US adults, causing sleep disturbances and impacting ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read an article a few years back that said if you had vertigo, you more than likely would also have restless legs syndrome and/or hypnic jerks of the body. Did I read this right, or ...

Willis-Ekbom disease—more commonly known as restless legs syndrome—is a condition that causes an irresistible urge to move ...

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 ...