Occasional leg cramps are considered common and usually harmless, especially after physical exertion, dehydration, or ...

Muscle twitching is often caused by stress or a lack of sleep and is usually not serious. If muscle twitching occurs with muscle weakness or wasting, you should see a doctor. Muscle twitches can be ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Hypnic jerks are sudden muscle contractions that happen as you fall asleep. They are ...

After a grueling CrossFit workout on a hot Summer morning that involved kettlebell swings, goblet squats, and about 100 walking lunges, my lower body was toast. But what was weird was that my left ...

Q. What causes muscle twitches? They occur all over my body and drive me crazy. Can I take anything to alleviate them? A. Muscle twitching (the medical term is "fasciculation") is common and usually ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It tends to happen when you’re just about to drift off where your legs or ...

Anxiety may sometimes cause any of your muscles to start twitching. It may be caused by neurotransmitters being released. Treating anxiety is the best way to prevent anxiety twitching. Twitching is ...

Twitching at night—it’s something few of us talk about, yet it’s also a phenomenon that impacts Americans when it comes to sleep quality. And even if you feel like you’re getting enough sleep, you ...