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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder.

The image is the painting Sleeping Girl.

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·April 22, 2014·2 min read

Acting Out Dreams While Asleep Could Be Warning Sign of Brain Disorder

RBD, a sleep disorder which causes people to act out their dreams, could predict the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

This shows a man in clouds, surrounded by bright light

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·March 1, 2021·6 min read

As Death Approaches, Our Dreams Offer Comfort and Reconciliation

More than 80% of patients nearing the end of life reported experiencing dreams that were vivid, meaningful, and transformative. Patients reported the dreams made them feel supported, reassured and helped them to accept their impending death.

This shows an EEG readout from the study

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·November 19, 2019·4 min read

Ayahuasca DMT compound changes brainwaves to vivid ‘waking-dream’ state

DMT alters electrical activity in the brain. The compound significantly decreases alpha wave activity, the dominant rhythm associated with wakefulness, and increases theta waves, associated with dreaming. Overall brain activity becomes more chaotic and less predictable. The findings advance the understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of immersive states of consciousness.

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·June 22, 2020·5 min read

Being ‘mind-blind’ may make remembering, dreaming and imagining harder

Aphantasia, a disorder in which people are lack the ability to mentally visualize imagery, is also associated with a widespread pattern of changes to other important cognitive processes. Many with aphantasia report a reduced ability to recall past events, imagine the future, and dream.

This shows a spooky image of a young girl being chased by a shadowy, dream-like figure

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·August 22, 2021·6 min read

Being Chased, Losing Your Teeth or Falling Down? What Science Says About Recurring Dreams

Two-thirds of people report experiencing recurring dreams, especially during times of stress. Researchers evaluate how the phenomenon occurs, and factors that contribute to recurring dreams.

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·April 15, 2019·3 min read

Brain marker for angry dreams

People with greater frontal alpha asymmetry are less able to regulate strong, emotional, affective states, such as anger, in their dreams.

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·August 6, 2020·6 min read

Brain Noise Contains Unique Signature of Dream Sleep

Using EEG to measure REM sleep allowed scientists to distinguish dreaming from wakefulness.

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·September 25, 2015·2 min read

Can Vitamin B Enhance Your Dreams?

Researchers are investigating whether taking vitamin B can enhance dreaming and promote lucid dreaming.

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·May 30, 2017·2 min read

Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease

Researchers report dream dysfunctions and sleep disorders may be warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases up to 15 years before other symptoms appear.

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·June 7, 2025·2 min read

Conquering Nightmares and Insomnia with Science

A new workbook offers science-backed strategies to help individuals overcome chronic nightmares and insomnia. Using proven therapeutic approaches, it teaches readers how to rewrite distressing dreams and develop healthier sleep patterns.