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Insufficient Sleep Cited as Public Health Problem According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one thir...

Friday, September 30, 2016
Insufficient Sleep Cited as Public Health Problem According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of adults in the United States fail to get a sufficient amount of sleep on a regular basis. In fact, many of these people are actually suffering from sleep disorders. A sleep disorder is defined by any...

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We want to give a HUGE shout-out to YOU, our incredible members, for your ongoing support of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation! Thanks ...

Thursday, September 29, 2016
We want to give a HUGE shout-out to YOU, our incredible members, for your ongoing support of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation! Thanks to your loyalty and generosity, we are nearly 4,500 members strong and growing every day!  If you're not sure you've renewed yet for our 2017 fiscal year (starting October 1st), check your membership "expiration date"...

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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate RLS Awareness Day: Change your Facebook picture to our ‘RLS Awareness Day’ image (see RLS Foundation Faceboo...

Thursday, September 22, 2016
Top 10 Ways to Celebrate RLS Awareness Day: Change your Facebook picture to our ‘RLS Awareness Day’ image (see RLS Foundation Facebook page) and tag us! You will be entered to win an RLS T-shirt and goodie bag! Win a Bravelet with the MOST LIKES on your post.  Write a letter to the editor about your experience with...

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The Link Between Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Health On Sept. 19, the American Heart Association released a scientific statement co...

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The Link Between Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Health On Sept. 19, the American Heart Association released a scientific statement confirming that sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia, are associated with negative cardiovascular health. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults get in at least seven hours of sleep every...

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Zibby and Faith For the last two years, the Foundation has had the privilege of working with two exceptional employees - Faith and Z...

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Zibby and Faith For the last two years, the Foundation has had the privilege of working with two exceptional employees - Faith and Zibby! Read more about these members of our RLS Foundation family below. Meet Zibby Every organization has one individual with a vast set of experiences that makes them a “jack of all trades.” At the...

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New Warnings and Dosing Information New warnings and dosing information have been added to Requip (ropinorole), a medication used to trea...

Saturday, September 17, 2016
New Warnings and Dosing Information New warnings and dosing information have been added to Requip (ropinorole), a medication used to treat RLS and Parkinson’s disease. The makers of Requip, GlaxoSmithKline, implemented FDA approved changes in the packet insert which include updated dosage and warning information. The update indicates healthcare practitioners and patients to taper off of Requip slowly...

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