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Warm yourself to sleep

...w of blood, the sleep hormones fail to kick in and restless insomnia prevails.The scientists speculate that some sleep disorders associated with old age and illness may be caused by poor circulation and an inability to widen blood vessels in the hands and feet....

Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome

...s to better understand the common condition called restless legs syndrome. Studies on restless legs syndrome are rare. However, researchers in Germany recently conducted a population-based study ...

The Link Between Pregnancy and Restless Legs Syndrome

... pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing restless legs syndrome. Restless legs syndrome is marked by // an urge to move the legs and is generally accompanied by unpleasant numbness, tingling or burning sensations. Patients also report an increase in symptoms during rest, a partial, temporary relief ...

The Link Between Pregnancy and Restless Legs Syndrome

... pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing restless legs syndrome. Restless legs syndrome is marked by // an urge to move the legs and is generally accompanied by unpleasant numbness, tingling or burning sensations. Patients also report an increase in symptoms during rest, a partial, temporary relief ...

Understanding The Mystery Behind Sleepless Nights

...n sleep disorder leaves nearly millions groggy and restless every morning. What many don't know is that // the tricks they do to get to sleep may actually be what's keeping them awake. Sleep specialists say as we age, biological changes gradually cause sleep to be lighter and less restful but they also say it...

Restless leg syndrome can be a family trait

...the genetic component that affects the people with restless leg syndrome. The study also suggest the presenc...med the gene in the chromosome 12q responsible for restless leg syndrome as RLS1. They are yet to find the exact position of the other gene that also influences...

Restless leg syndrome may remain under-diagnosed in many

...ional population study had brought into focus that restless leg syndrome// may remain under-diagnosed and untr... 7.2% of the population had showed the symptoms of restless leg syndrome. 81% of them had reported their condition to their medical practitioners of whom only 6...

Shaking Legs Syndrome Is Curable

...effect on sufferers, many of whom tend to get more restless towards the evening and are unable to sleep properly. "RLS is a real medical condition like diabetes, depression or high blood pressure," said Sunil Sharma, Indian-origin director, Sleep Medicine Research, University of South Carolina. "The symptom...

Sleeping Position Speaks A Lot About The Couples Relationship

...urg sleep laboratory. Many people are extremely restless at night and suffer from restless leg syndrome, which causes pain and constant twitching in the legs. Their muscles also become sore. ...

Clinical-trials Show Increased Therapeutic Activity of Pycnogenol than Daflon

...ue score based on signs and symptoms (edema, pain, restless limbs, subjective swelling, and skin alterations/r...rcent. A composite score for edema including pain, restless legs, feeling of heavy swollen legs, and skin alterations was found to be decreased with Pycnogenol?...

Biological Basis Behind a Couch Potato

...may be programmed to encourage fidgeting and other restless behaviors that consume calories and help control weight// , according to new research published by The American Physiological Society. The study found that the brains of rats bred to be lean are more sensitive to a chemical produced in the brain, o...

Mobiles As Addictive As Smoking In Youngsters

...gsters. His study found that one in seven became restless if they were away from their phone for a long time, while 14 per cent would be willing to lie to hide the exact time spent on their mobiles. "This is addictive behaviour. You might ask how people can get hooked on mobile phones but you would probably...

Incorporate Sleep Evaluation into Routine Medical Care

...p, as well as sleep disorders such as insomnia and restless legs syndrome, can negatively affect overall health-a connection emphasized by the increasing legitimacy of sleep medicine as a specialty. In addition, medications used to treat a number of physical and psychiatric disorders can affect sleep, making...

Hypertensive Kids at risk of sleep disordered breathing

...ils. Some signs of SDB in a child include snoring, restless sleep, morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. Researchers evaluated 15 boys and five girls (ages 4 to 18) with primary hypertension who snored or had enlarged tonsils or night-time high blood pressure. Each participated in a one-night sl...

Light Therapy Fights Depression With Sun Substitute

... also is accompanied by other aggravations such as restless sleep, loss of drive and a state of anxiety. Experts say one of the best ways of alleviating the problem is light therapy. The problem occurs because when the days get shorter and there is less daylight, the body produces more melatonin, a hormone ...

Medications for Restless Legs Syndrome may Trigger Compulsive Gambling

...s commonly used to treat the neurological disorder restless legs syndrome (RLS). A new Mayo Clinic study is th...M.D., the lead author of the Mayo Clinic report on restless legs syndrome. “Physicians should not only monitor Parkinson disease patients for this behavior but ...

Sleep Disturbances Could Affect Performances in School

...formance, as measured by GPA," said Pagel. Both restless legs and difficulty concentrating during the day are symptoms associated with the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a diagnosis that can be associated with poor school performance. It is important for parents to discuss...

Positive Thinking Helps to Ward Off Depression

...t can make a person feel unusually sad, worthless, restless or even suicidal, uninterested in activities that used to be fun for several weeks or longer. The disorder requires professional treatment, often with a combination of medication and psychological therapy. Source-IANS/B...

Accident Victims Often Need Psychological Help

...shares no blame for the accident, the mind remains restless because it cannot find a solution, except for one. The person adopts an avoidance strategy by refusing to drive a car again, the psychologist explains. Accident victims should seek help from advice centres at an early stage if they find they are ha...

Sleep Disorder Linked to Heart Failure Patient Deaths

...ch include: headache in the morning; loud snoring, restless sleep, or daytime sleepiness. “Sleep studies for heart failure patients are crucial in determining whether they have obstructive sleep apnea. Since the risk of death for these patients is significant, we need to be more vigilant in pursuing the diagn...

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