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Weve spoken to two sleep experts, plus a massage therapist to dive deeper into why RLS occurs.
What is restless legs syndrome and how does it impact sleep?
Shelby Harris, director of sleep health at Sleepopolis.
Light exercise before bed
Exercise may help manage RLS, but timing matters.
Its all about creating a soothing environment that allows the nervous system to relax.
Take iron supplements
Research shows that an iron deficiencycan be one of the causes of restless leg syndrome.