If you’ve ever been jolted awake by sudden pain in your calf or thigh, you know how uncomfortable leg cramps can be. These involuntary muscle contractions can strike anytime—during sleep, after ...

Ailments' symptoms usually thought to appear in the areas directly affected, but it is important to understand that they can also show up in completely unrelated places. It may seem unconventional, ...

Medical education is intense, expensive and focused on the idea of “evidence-based medicine” (EBM). The idea of home remedies is usually framed as outmoded, unscientific and potentially harmful.

The sudden and sharp tightening in the calf that wakes you up at 3 am or strikes mid-walk is more common than you realise. Muscle cramps especially in the legs are one of the most frequently reported ...

Q. I have always been bothered by my legs and feet cramping at night. I put soap chips in socks that I wear to bed each night, and that usually helps.

Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what triggers them, and when they need medical attention.

We all have our favorite way to get cozy when it's time for bed. Whether it's our favorite pajamas, blanket, or a pillow we absolutely can't live without, most of us have our own routine. Well, Asia ...

With only 215 square feet to use, the designers of a Milan apartment left space for living and dining areas by creating a bed that rolls under the kitchen cabinets. By Julie Lasky “When we first ...