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·August 23, 2019·4 min read

Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) triples the risk of suicide and self-harm in those with the condition.

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·June 7, 2019·3 min read

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Findings from a small sample study link small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to restless leg syndrome.

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·April 5, 2019·4 min read

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small.

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·November 17, 2018·3 min read

Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome

Researchers report, in restless leg syndrome, neurons targeting muscles may be responsible.

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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Brain Structure Linked to Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

A new study implicates structural changes in the somatosensory cortex as a cause of restless leg syndrome.

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·July 15, 2017·4 min read

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Poor Sleep Quality and Impaired Function in Pregnancy

A new study links restless leg syndrome to poor quality sleep and poor daytime function in pregnant women. RLS is common in pregnant women, especially in the third trimester. It is estimated up to 36% of women suffer RLS at some point during pregnancy. Researchers say identifying and treating RLS could help alleviate some of the burden of the symptoms.

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·July 10, 2017·4 min read

Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night

Researchers at Northwestern University report older adults who suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome might enjoy a better night's sleep by cultivating a purpose in life.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Genetics Link Sleep Disturbances With Restless Leg Syndrome, Schizophrenia and Obesity

Researchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array of health disorders and sleep problems.

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·June 8, 2016·2 min read

Do Parent’s Sleep Problems Get Passed Down to Their Kids?

A new study will assess people to find out whether their sleep disorders are capable of being passed on to their children.

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·September 12, 2014·3 min read

Sleep Disorders Widely Undiagnosed in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue associated with MS could be the result of widely undiagnosed sleep disorders, a new study reports.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia And Brain Chemistry: A Tangled Mystery Solved?

Using neuroimaging, researchers discovered glutamate levels are abnormally high in people with restless leg syndrome. The higher the level of glutamate in patients with RLS, the less sleep they were able to get.

restless leg syndrome

Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Breakthrough in Treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome

Brain Structure Linked to Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Poor Sleep Quality and Impaired Function in Pregnancy

Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night

Genetics Link Sleep Disturbances With Restless Leg Syndrome, Schizophrenia and Obesity

Do Parent’s Sleep Problems Get Passed Down to Their Kids?

Sleep Disorders Widely Undiagnosed in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia And Brain Chemistry: A Tangled Mystery Solved?

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

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New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

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