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If your partner has restless legs syndrome, you both may have sleepless nights. Try these sleep tips so rest doesn’t become an impossible dream.

If you share a bed with one of the millions of people who have restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting a good night’s sleep may be challenging for both of you. In an attempt to relieve tingling or other discomfort, your partner may be in constant motion, keeping you awake for much of the night, too. What’s worse, ...

In addition to medication, lifestyle changes and drug-free treatments can provide restless legs relief. Read about home remedies that may surprise (and help) you.

Some call it a creepy-crawly feeling. Others say it’s more of a gnawing or burning sensation in their limbs. But however you describe restless legs syndrome (RLS), it’s important to get this uncomfortable condition properly treated. “RLS is a real disease with real consequences,” says Alon Avidan, MD, MPH, an associate professor of neurology and director of ...

People with early Parkinson’s disease are not more likely to have restless legs syndrome, but many people with Parkinson’s do report leg motor restlessness, according to the results of a new Norwegian study.

People with restless legs syndrome, or RLS, have an overwhelming urge to move their legs. This typically occurs at night during rest, and the sensation is relieved by movement. By contrast, leg motor restlessness is characterized by the urge to move the legs throughout the day, and this ...