Nightmares Tell Us About Our Brain Health
On average, humans will spend six years of their life dreaming. According to The Conversation, a new study has concluded that nightmares are a future prediction of dementia. The study concluded that “middle-aged participants who experienced nightmares every week were four times more likely to experience a cognitive decline (a precursor to dementia) over the following decade, while the older participants were twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia.” Not only that, but there was a stronger link between nightmares and dementia for men than for women. Keeping a dream journal might help you keep track of your dreams, and in turn, your brain health.