We’ve all seen it—or maybe we’ve been told we do it: twitching, jerking, or kicking in the night. But when does this common sleep quirk cross the line into a diagnosable condition? In this episode, we will:<ul><li>Define Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and explain how it differs from simple nighttime movements</li><li>Explore its surprising prevalence in both adults and children—and its strong ties to Restless Legs Syndrome</li><li>Review leading theories of cause, from dopamine to iron to spinal generators</li><li>Highlight intriguing new research, including cardiovascular links and AI-based detection</li><li>Discuss treatment strategies—from iron replacement to dopaminergic medications and lifestyle approaches</li></ul>Produced by: Maeve Winter More <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a> </li> <li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a> </li> <li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li> <li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li> <li> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665968940&sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a> </li> </ul> Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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