A metabolic sleep disorder that causes tingling, twitching, creeping sensations, cramps, burning, or aches in the lower limbs, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common problem. It can develop at any time—but mostly strikes from middle age on.
New research reports that the overall prevalence of this sleep disorder is 23 percent—much higher than previously believed. "Some risk factors for restless legs syndrome appear to be more common among women," says Ammar Alkhazna, MD, at the University of Missouri.
White women are four times more likely to experience restless legs than… Continue reading Categories
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Are Restless Legs Keeping You Awake?
November 25th, 2009
Minerals Support Sound Sleep.
A metabolic sleep disorder that causes tingling, twitching, creeping sensations, cramps, burning, or aches in the lower limbs, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common problem. It can develop at any time—but mostly strikes from middle age on.
New research reports that the overall prevalence of this sleep disorder is 23 percent—much higher than previously believed. "Some risk factors for restless legs syndrome appear to be more common among women," says Ammar Alkhazna, MD, at the University of Missouri.
White women are four times more likely to experience restless legs than… Continue reading
A metabolic sleep disorder that causes tingling, twitching, creeping sensations, cramps, burning, or aches in the lower limbs, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common problem. It can develop at any time—but mostly strikes from middle age on.
New research reports that the overall prevalence of this sleep disorder is 23 percent—much higher than previously believed. "Some risk factors for restless legs syndrome appear to be more common among women," says Ammar Alkhazna, MD, at the University of Missouri.
White women are four times more likely to experience restless legs than… Continue reading What Women Really Need (Besides Love)
October 26th, 2009
6 Essential Female Vitamins for All Ages and Stages.
"A doctor would rather treat ten men than one woman," goes an ancient Chinese adage. While women tend to live longer, that doesn't make their journey any easier!
To keep their shape and long-term health, females have to squeeze a lot of nutrition into fewer calories. Because they have more body fat and slower metabolic rates than the opposite sex, it's easier for women to pack on the pounds. This makes women more likely than men to be overweight—or even obese.
Because females tend to be smaller… Continue reading
"A doctor would rather treat ten men than one woman," goes an ancient Chinese adage. While women tend to live longer, that doesn't make their journey any easier!
To keep their shape and long-term health, females have to squeeze a lot of nutrition into fewer calories. Because they have more body fat and slower metabolic rates than the opposite sex, it's easier for women to pack on the pounds. This makes women more likely than men to be overweight—or even obese.
Because females tend to be smaller… Continue reading When Water Becomes Dangerous to Your Health
September 18th, 2009
Showerhead Alert!
Dirty showers may be more frightening than Alfred Hitchcock's classic scene in “Psycho.” New research finds that 30 percent of the “gunk” collecting in showerheads throughout the country has high levels of Mycobacterium avium, which can cause lung infections.
This bacteria forms a microfilm that clings to the inside of the showerhead. As it builds up inside, levels of M. avium in the shower can be 100 times higher than that found in typical home water supplies, probably explaining why the incidence of lung infections are increasing.
"If you are getting a face… Continue reading
Dirty showers may be more frightening than Alfred Hitchcock's classic scene in “Psycho.” New research finds that 30 percent of the “gunk” collecting in showerheads throughout the country has high levels of Mycobacterium avium, which can cause lung infections.
This bacteria forms a microfilm that clings to the inside of the showerhead. As it builds up inside, levels of M. avium in the shower can be 100 times higher than that found in typical home water supplies, probably explaining why the incidence of lung infections are increasing.
"If you are getting a face… Continue reading 
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