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American Academy of Neurology
Big belly and obesity linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
April 23rd, 2009
A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move your legs. The research is published in the April 7, 2009, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. It is estimated that 5-10 percent of adults in the United States have RLS and the disorder often has a substantial impact on sleep, daily activities and quality of life. For the study, researchers questioned 65,554 women and 23,119 men, all of whom were health professionals who took part in the Health Professionals...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-23)
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