1 RLS is a neurological disorder that can prevent a good night’s sleep.
■ True. With RLS, just as you begin to relax, your leg starts tingling and itching, and the sensations only get worse. You may also have an irresistible urge to keep moving your leg.
2 RLS only affects young people who sit at a desk all day.
■ False. Women over 65 are most commonly affected by RLS.
3 Coffee intake can trigger RLS.
■ True. Caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, have been shown to trigger RLS, as have alcohol and sweet snacks.
4 RLS can’t be treated.
■ False. RLS can be treated medically, plusthrough healthy lifestyle changes and self-help remedies.