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Why Your Legs Won’t Sleep: The Science of RLS and Limb Movements

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movements (PLMS) are complex neurological disorders linked to iron deficiency and dopamine dysfunction. This guide explains the latest research on triggers like antidepressants, the connection to heart health, and why treatment guidelines are shifting away from dopamine agonists.

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