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People with multiple sclerosis are at a greater risk than the general population for developing restless legs syndrome (RLS), a new Italian study suggests.

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“This is important, because RLS is one of the symptoms that can seriously affect an MS patient’s quality of life, even more than a lot of other problems MS patients face,” said lead researcher Dr. Giovanni Cossu, a neurologist at Brudzu Hospital in Cagliari, Italy. “Therapies for RLS [such as] dopamine agonists are normally very effective and can restore this quality of life, ” he added.

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Sleeping either too much or too little appears to heighten the risk of stroke, a new study finds.

And while the researchers said their findings can be applied only to the postmenopausal women in the study, other experts said the same relationship between sleep and stroke risk seems to be universal. Read the rest of this entry »

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The reason healthy adults sleep less in their 60s than they did in their 20s might simply be because people need less sleep as they age, new research suggests.

If true, the observation could mean that what many elderly people interpret as insomnia could be a completely normal reflection of an age-related shift in their internal clock. Read the rest of this entry »

“To encourage deep and restful sleep, your bedroom should be a cocoon,” says Joyce Walsleben, PhD, associate professor at the New York University School of Medicine. “Make it as dark, comfortable, and quiet as possible.” Aim for these key conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

Insomnia can be caused by other conditions such as stress, menopause, depression, anxiety, or old age. Sleep problems like sleep apnea, addictions like alcoholism, and using too much caffeine can also cause insomnia. After you and your doctor have treated other health problems leading to your insomnia, there are many steps you can take to break the cycle of sleeping poorly and feeling tired during the day. One of these steps may be to take sleeping pills. Read the rest of this entry »

People with insomnia have problems falling asleep or staying asleep. You may wake up during the night or wake up too early the next morning.

Insomnia is a common problem that affects almost everyone at some point. Without enough sleep, you may feel sleepy during the day. This can make you more likely to have an accident and also makes driving dangerous. You may also feel grumpy from lack of sleep. Some people have trouble remembering things, don’t get as much done, and don’t enjoy being with family and friends. Read the rest of this entry »

Sleep medicine is a relatively new medical specialty, but it’s booming—with accredited sleep centers in 48 states plus the District of Columbia, and more than 3,500 certified specialists practicing across the country.

To gain certification a medical doctor must go through specific training in all areas of sleep medicine and pass a sleep medicine exam. Read the rest of this entry »

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The term sleep disorder may suggest someone tossing and turning all night, but lying awake for hours with insomnia is just one example of many conditions that affect how you sleep and function during the day. In fact, you can have a sleep disorder and not even know it.

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