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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?

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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.

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Take iron supplements

Research shows that an iron deficiencycan be one of the causes of restless leg syndrome.

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