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This sleep problem can signal dementia

2024-11-20 08:37:00, Shëndeti CNA

This sleep problem can signal dementia

Many studies have linked sleep problems to an increased risk of dementia. Previous research determined that individuals who slept less than five hours a night were twice as likely to develop dementia and twice as likely to die, compared to those who slept six to eight hours a night. Now, a new study finds that anxiety disorders are linked to a higher risk of memory loss and dementia.

According to HuffPost, data collected from several studies have shown that people who report a higher frequency of nightmares, at least once a week, are more likely to be diagnosed with cognitive decline.

In fact, middle-aged adults who experienced weekly nightmares had four times the risk of memory loss, while older adults with similar experiences had twice the risk of being diagnosed with dementia. One of the main researchers, Dr. Abidemi Otaiku, a researcher at Imperial College London, suggested that frequent nightmares could be an early sign of dementia. He also hypothesized that regular anxiety could be one of the causes of dementia.

"We have demonstrated for the first time that disturbing dreams or nightmares can be associated with dementia risk and cognitive decline among healthy adults in the general population," he said. "This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified in middle age. While more work needs to be done to confirm these links, we believe that nightmares can be a useful way to identify individuals at high risk of developing dementia and to put in place strategies to slow the onset of the disease.

If you suffer from anxiety, consult your doctor. According to the Sleep Foundation, therapy is one way to help address anxiety. This includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy, along with other types of popular therapeutic treatments./ CNA





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