People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) face a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to an Oct. 6 peer-reviewed study published in the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network.
RLS is a neurological disorder in which people feel an irresistible urge to move their legs, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. People with RLS experience uncomfortable sensations such as aching, itching, crawling, throbbing, and creeping.
These sensations typically occur when an individual is inactive and has been sitting for an extended period. People with RLS may find it difficult to sleep well.
In the study, researchers analyzed data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service from 2002 to 2019. They selected 9,919 patients with RLS and 9,919 matched controls for analyzing whether RLS was a risk factor for developing Parkinson’s….