Studies: Restless legs syndrome is real
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Scientists have linked certain genes to restless legs syndrome, suggesting the twitching condition described as "jimmy legs" in a "Seinfeld" episode is biologically based and not an imaginary disorder.
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New research into Parkinson&#39;s disease is helping scientists better understand some of the mechanisms of this serious and disabling brain disorder, which affects about 1 million people in the United States.
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Movements in Pilates exercises are controlled _ sometimes moving the body only inches _ but those small motions are making a big difference to some people with Parkinson's disease.
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Ankle sprains, muscle pulls and other minor leg injuries may be a major but unrecognized cause of blood clots in the veins, researchers said on Monday.
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People who sleep less have a pattern of hormone levels that may cause them to overeat and gain weight, a new study suggests. Researchers from Wisconsin and California found that people who slept about
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People who put on a few extra pounds may be able to blame a lack of sleep for the added weight, according to two separate studies published recently.
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NEW YORK  - People with chronic insomnia  are more likely to find relief with a few sessions of  psychological counseling than with sleeping pills, especially  in the long run, according to the results of a small study.
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NEW YORK  - Problems with one of the body's  nervous systems may account for many of the symptoms seen with  Gulf War syndrome, new research suggests.
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Description: The New England Journal of Medicine publishes a study that finds a connection between medical errors and sleep-deprived doctors.
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Consistently getting a good night&#39;s sleep may be one of the answers to maintaining a healthy weight, if early research findings are correct.
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Some women glide through menopause without breaking a sweat. For others, hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia and PMS become a constant burden.
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Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other neurological diseases may be far more common than most people had believed, according to new estimates published on Monday.
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Older adults who get daily social and physical activity -- even for brief periods -- sleep better and have improved cognition, says a Northwestern University study in the Dec. 15 issue of Sleep.
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New research supports the hypothesis that during sleep, the connections between neurons weaken.
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Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's  disease and other neurological diseases may be far more common  than most people had believed, according to new estimates  published on Monday.
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In research with rats, University of Pittsburgh scientists found that exercising limbs helps protect brain cells that are normally damaged or destroyed by Parkinson&#39;s disease (news - web sites).
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BOTTOM LINE: Pregnant women with restless-leg syndrome lose a lot of sleep. It&#39;s unclear why pregnant women tend to have restless legs.