What Do You Know About Restless Legs Syndrome? By Jeffrey Kopman, Everyday Health Staff Writer

What Do You Know About Restless Legs Syndrome?

• By Jeffrey Kopman, Everyday Health Staff Writer

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that can interfere with normal sleep patterns due to constant limb movements. The name might say it all, but there is more to this disorder than you might think. Test your knowledge with these five questions, and find out if RLS is really just all in the name.

1. Restless legs syndrome is most common in:

• Young menMen over the age of 65Young womenWomen over the age of 65

2. Which of these statements about restless legs syndrome is correct?

• RLS is easy to diagnoseThere is no treatment for RLSImproving "sleep hygiene" helps other disorders, but not RLSAll other sleep disorders are mental, not physicalNone of the above — all sleep disorders are the same

3. True or False: Restless legs syndrome is not treatable.

• TrueFalse

4. What causes RLS?

• GeneticsEnvironmentDietStressThe cause is unknown

5. Which of the following treatments cannot help you manage RLS?

• Getting physical activityDrinking coffeeTaking iron supplementsKeeping your mind active

6. Approximately how many Americans are affected by RLS?

• 3 million6 million12 million15 million

Take me directly to my results or enter your e-mail address below to get your results and sign up for our free Healthy Living newsletter. You will also be eligible to receive special content and promotions we think you'll like.

By clicking "Get Results," I agree to the Everyday Health Privacy Policy.