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For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime. But for those affected by restless legs syndrome (RLS), getting quality rest can seem impossible.RLS is a nervous system condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by tingling, pain, numbness or a sensation of “pulling.”‘HOW MUCH SLEEP IS TOO MUCH?’ ASK A DOCTORFox News Digital spoke to two medical doctors to learn more about the condition, as well as ways to reduce the triggers and symptoms.Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that results in the uncomfortable urge to move the legs.”This usually happens in the evening or night when someone is sitting or lying down, but can happen anytime someone is sitting for a prolonged period of time, like riding in a car or a plane,” Beth Oller, M.D., a family physician with Rooks County Health Center in Stockton, Kansas, told Fox News Digital. “This interferes with sleep and rest.”THE TOP 5 WORRIES — AND 5 WORST SLEEP HABITS — THAT ARE KEEPING AMERICANS UP AT NIGHTRLS affects between 7% and 10% of the United States population. It is more common among women and the risk increases with age, according to Cleveland Clinic.The condition is known as early-onset RLS when the diagnosis is made before age 45. This type tends to run in families and progresses slowly, according to Oller.Late-onset RLS begins after age 45 and progresses more quickly.  An uncomfortable sensation in the legs that leads to the urge to move them is the main symptom of RLS. “This is often described as a tingling or itching sensation, a crawling, creeping sensation, or aching and throbbing,” Oller said. “These sensations are most commonly in the calf area, and sensations get worse when you’re resting.” TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP, DO THIS ACTIVITY BEFORE BED, EXPERTS SUGGESTAlthough symptoms are usually most noticeable in the evening, they can occur when sitting for a prolonged period of time.The specific cause of RLS is not known, but genetics could play a role. “It does often run in families, and there are some gene variants that have been linked to RLS,” Oller said. Some medications have also been linked to RLS, as has excessive use of caffeine and alcohol, she added.Certain lifestyle habits may impact the condition, according to Mike Sevilla, M.D., a family physician with Salem Family Care in Salem, Ohio. “In talking with my patients, there can be individual triggers that may make RLS symptoms worse, like stress, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine,” he told Fox News Digital.”There is no way to prevent RLS, and the seriousness can vary from person to person,” said Oller. For those experiencing RLS, moving the legs does reduce the discomfort, but this relief only lasts for a short period of time, according to the doctor.While there is no cure, there are ways to lessen symptoms, she noted.One first-line treatment is to test for and correct any existing iron deficiency, which can be a contributing factor.Lifestyle changes may also help reduce RLS occurrence and symptoms, Oller said.  While moderate exercise can help with the condition, she recommends avoiding heavy or intense exercise several hours before bedtime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERSalem suggests stretching leg muscles in the evening, soaking the legs in a warm tub and aiming for a regular sleep schedule of six to eight hours per night.Avoiding caffeine or alcohol for several hours before bed can also help prevent symptoms.If these approaches aren’t effective, there are medications available to treat RLS.For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health”Generally, the first medications prescribed will be ones that increase dopamine in the leg, like pramipexole or ropinirole,” Oller said.Anyone who is experiencing persistent symptoms that create sleep disruptions should contact a doctor for guidance.



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Multiple voters attending a recent rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Michigan this week told Politico they’re thinking of fleeing to nearby Canada if former President Trump wins the presidential election. The outlet noted that the 20 Michigan Harris voters it spoke to seemed uneasy about the state of the presidential race, and some are now considering relocating to another country.”Oh, God, she has to win: I don’t want to live in a Trumpian hellscape,” one retired homemaker told the outlet. “We might have to leave: Canada, if they’ll take us.”MICHIGAN COMMUNITY LEADER TELLS CBS ‘A LOT OF BLACK MEN ARE NOT INTO THE HARRIS CAMPAIGN’Recent polls have shown that the race has become even closer in Michigan, one of the crucial swing states both Harris and Trump are fiercely competing for. A new Quinnipiac poll revealed that Trump is up over Harris by three points in the state, though that lead is still within the margin of error.A recent Washington Post column described that Democratic voters in Michigan’s 7th district aren’t even as animated about the party’s top issue, abortion, this election cycle – a sign that voter enthusiasm for Harris and other Democratic candidates may not be where the party needs it to be.On the ground in Michigan, Politico reporter Adam Wren could feel the anxiety among Harris voters about the current state of the race. “The uneasy Democrats are now wrapping their heads around how the race became this impossibly close — and what they might do if Trump, currently leading within the margin of error here according to an average of public surveys, pulls this off,” he reported.”Anxiety — and honest-to-God fear— has replaced joy on the trail for fretful Democrats 18 days out,” Wren added. MICHAEL MOORE URGES VP KAMALA HARRIS TO APPEAL TO ARAB AMERICANS OVER ‘SERIOUS CONCERNS’ ABOUT LOSING MICHIGANThe reporter spoke to 32-year-old Grand Rapids resident Gabriela Jelinek, who admitted, “Truthfully, I have thought about moving out of the country” if Trump wins.She also mentioned another contingency plan. “I’ve also thought about having to marry a friend in order to protect my assets as a single woman… Like a male friend — in order to make sure my life is protected, because I feel like we’ll be going to times where we need male permission to do everything.”Politico also spoke to retired nurse Mary Harig. Wearing a “Cat Ladies for Kamala” shirt, Harig told Wren that she is also considering fleeing to Canada if Harris doesn’t win.”We’re close enough to Canada. And my husband has said, too, ‘We cannot take another four years of this.’ And if this does happen, we will go to Canada.”Another couple told the media outlet that they were having “serious discussions” about moving to Spain or the Dominican Republic following a Trump victory. “We’re not making serious plans, but we’re having serious discussions at this point,” Nelson Soto said about he and his wife. “Let’s just hope that in the next couple of weeks everything goes well, so that it doesn’t have to come to fruition.”



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MSNBC showed a panel of Arab-American voters declaring their refusal to support Vice President Kamala Harris, with one saying she would vote for former President Trump instead.NBC news correspondent Yasmin Vossoughian spoke to MSNBC host Katy Tur about how many Arab-Americans feel that Harris is in lockstep with President Biden when it comes to America’s support of Israel and its military action in the Middle East. Vossoughian went on to show her conversation with Lebanese-American voters in Dearborn, Michigan.”Who is voting for Donald Trump in ’24?” the news correspondent asked the panel, causing one young woman to raise her hand and then a man to reply “It’s possible. It’s definitely not Bide-uh-Harris, that’s for sure.”Vossoughian proceeded to ask, “Who is voting for Kamala Harris here?” to which there was no response. “Absolutely no?”KAMALA HARRIS’ SUPPORT WITH ARAB AND MUSLIM COMMUNITIES IN MICHIGAN IS ‘TENUOUS’: DEMOCRATIC STRATEGIST”No,” a man replied. “Not possible.””There’s nothing she can do or say for us to change our mind,” a woman answered.”Who is voting third party in 2024?” Vossoughian went on to ask, causing 3 of the four panelists to raise their hands.”So, Jill Stein?” she asked, to which a woman nodded in affirmation. “It’s also a possibility that some of us will just abstain from voting altogether” a man replied. “But we do know that’s not the best political strategy, you know.””Why are you voting for Donald Trump?” Vossoughian asked the young woman who said she would support him.”Because my main goal is to get someone who is actively funding a genocide out of office,” the young woman replied, later confirming the nature of her vote was “against Kamala Harris.”Vossoughian pressed her, arguing, “Donald Trump has said he will reinstate the Muslim ban.”To which the young woman responded with skepticism, saying, “He said that last time.”MICHAEL MOORE URGES VP KAMALA HARRIS TO APPEAL TO ARAB AMERICANS OVER ‘SERIOUS CONCERNS’ ABOUT LOSING MICHIGANWhen asked about a claim Trump wants Netanyahu to “finish the job,” she doubled down on the idea that Trump is more bark than bite when it comes to policy, but is a better guarantor of safety.”Donald Trump said a lot of things his first time around that terrified me,” the young woman said. “The campaign that the Democrats ran was that Donald Trump hates us. I felt safe around the country when Trump was in office. I don’t feel safe right now with Kamala in office. That speaks more.”One man contested that Trump is “bad news” for the country and that he would not support him with a protest vote. Vossoughian observed that some say that voting Jill Stein, functionally, may as well be a vote for Trump.”That’s a moral decision I’m going to make, that I cannot put a vote behind a man that obviously has nefarious intent.”Green Party candidate Jill Stein has been making gains with Muslim voters, leading Harris in the swing states of Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin, according to a recent survey by the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR).”These new survey findings make it clear that American Muslim voters have the potential to determine the outcomes in several key battleground states and that they are still up for grabs in the 2024 election,” said CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw.Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris campaign and did not receive an immediate reply.



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The Georgia Bulldogs will hit the road to face the Texas Longhorns in a pivotal SEC matchup that could determine the team’s College Football Playoff fate later this year.No. 5 Georgia will be without a key member of its program in its corner – Uga XI.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCharles Seiler, who owns the English bulldog, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the dog, also known as “Boom,” will not be making the trip to Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin as it’s too far.”This dog hasn’t been on a plane yet and hasn’t been on a bus yet,” Seiler told the paper. “He is really young and immature and crazy as hell, and this game just wasn’t a good fit for us.”Seiler added: “He looks like a puppy, but he’s big. He’s a great dog and we love him, but he tends to be a bull in a china shop sometimes. Hopefully, he’ll grow out of it.”CHRIS ‘THE BEAR’ FALLICA’S 2024 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 8 ‘BEAR BYTES’He also noted that Uga XI didn’t make the trip to Kentucky for that game either.Uga XI’s father was famously involved in an incident with Bevo, the Longhorns’ mascot, at the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day 2019. Bevo charged the bulldog – an interaction that went viral across social media.Seiler denied to the paper that was the reason for Uga XI’s absence.Texas, the No. 1 team in the nation, is looking to continue its reign at the top. Georgia fell short against Alabama earlier this season, and a second loss may hinder their chances further of getting to the expanded Playoff.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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The Minnesota Lynx pulled off a Game 4 victory over the New York Liberty on Friday night, 82-80, to even the WNBA Finals two games apiece and force a deciding Game 5 for Sunday.Lynx forward Bridget Carleton was fouled attempting a putback shot on an offensive rebound over Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu. She sank two free throws and gave Minnesota the lead and the win.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter the game, New York head coach Sandy Brondello took officials to task over foul disparity. Minnesota shot 20 free throws, while New York shot nine. The Liberty were called for 14 fouls and the Lynx were called for nine.”If (we) are getting hit, it’s a bloody foul,” Brondello said, via ESPN.Brondello added she believed her team was getting called for “ticky-tack” fouls.”All we want is fair, OK. So if we are getting hit, that’s a foul. You know, I’m one of the nicest bloody coaches in this league, but this pisses me off. Just be fair,” she said.ANGEL REESE RECALLS CAITLIN CLARK TRASH TALK CHANGING HER LIFE: ‘IT’S JUST A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT’Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve said after Game 3 she felt the officials called a different game for the Liberty, given they had two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart on the floor.Reeve said on Friday that she hadn’t gotten a response from the league over her complaints from Wednesday night.On Friday, Kayla McBride led Minnesota with 19 points. Each of the Lynx starters were in double-figures. Carleton and Alanna Smith each had 12 points. Courtney Williams scored 15 and Napheesa Collier had 14 points.Jonquel Jones led New York with 21 points. Stewart had 11 points and 11 rebounds.Game 5 will tip off on Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.



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