MY 86-year-old mother has been having restless legs for the past few years. The condition has persisted despite all kinds of ...

For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime. But for those affected by restless legs syndrome ...

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 ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to unravel the mysteries of restless legs syndrome (RLS), a poorly understood and underdiagnosed neurological disorder causing itching, crawling, and aching ...

For the approximately 10% of Americans with Restless Legs Syndrome, sitting still—not to mention falling asleep—is nearly impossible. For many, the sensation is so unlike anything they've felt before, ...

As many as 10% of Americans have a mysterious sleep-related condition that sparks an all-consuming need to simply move, usually their legs. Restless Legs Syndrome or RLS, as it's called, can make it ...

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. These sensations typically occur when ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

BALTIMORE — People with severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) are more likely to plan and attempt suicide than people without RLS, even after controlling for depression, according to new research.