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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > An Early Warning Sign of Dementia Risk May Be Keeping You Up at Night, Study Says : ScienceAlert
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An Early Warning Sign of Dementia Risk May Be Keeping You Up at Night, Study Says : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 28, 2025 3:00 pm
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Dreaming is a fascinating phenomenon that occupies a significant portion of our lives. As we spend a third of our time asleep, it’s no wonder that dreams have piqued the curiosity of researchers and scientists alike. A recent study published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal sheds light on the potential link between our dreams and brain health.

The study, conducted by Abidemi Otaiku, a NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Neurology at the University of Birmingham, delved into the relationship between frequent bad dreams and nightmares and the risk of developing dementia later in life. Analyzing data from three large US studies of health and aging, the research included over 600 middle-aged participants and 2,600 older individuals, all initially dementia-free.

Participants were followed for an average of nine years for the middle-aged group and five years for the older group. At the start of the study, participants reported the frequency of their bad dreams and nightmares. The results were staggering – middle-aged individuals experiencing weekly nightmares were four times more likely to experience cognitive decline, a precursor to dementia, over the following decade. Similarly, older participants were twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia if they reported frequent nightmares.

Interestingly, the study found that the connection between nightmares and dementia risk was stronger in men than in women. Older men with weekly nightmares were five times more likely to develop dementia compared to those reporting no bad dreams. In contrast, the risk increase in women was only 41 percent.

While the exact cause-and-effect relationship between nightmares and dementia remains unclear, the study highlights a potential avenue for early intervention in the prevention of cognitive decline. Treatments for nightmares have shown promise in reducing the build-up of abnormal proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, offering hope for slowing the progression of dementia.

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Future research aims to explore the impact of nightmares on dementia risk in younger individuals and investigate other dream characteristics that may influence cognitive health. By unraveling the mysteries of dreaming and its connection to brain health, researchers hope to pave the way for early diagnoses and interventions in the fight against dementia.

As we continue to unlock the secrets of our dreams, one thing remains clear – our nightly adventures may hold valuable insights into our brain health and offer opportunities for proactive care. Stay tuned as research in this field evolves, shedding new light on the profound connection between our dreams and our well-being.

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