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·August 28, 2023·8 min read

Acting Out Dreams: Sleep Disorder A Warning Sign of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers are probing into REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a condition where people physically act out their dreams. This parasomnia is more than a nocturnal hazard: research indicates a strong link between RBD and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.

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·May 25, 2023·5 min read

Novel Treatment for Violent Dreaming in REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A new potential treatment for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder has been identified. The study established a new model detailing the disorder's progression due to neurodegeneration linked with tau protein accumulation.

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·February 16, 2023·4 min read

Using Stool Samples as an Indicator of Early Form of Parkinson’s

Researchers report a greater concentration of alpha-synuclein aggregates was found in stool samples from Parkinson's patients who suffered isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder.

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·February 11, 2023·3 min read

Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While Asleep

REM sleep behavior disorder, or parasomnia, affects more than 80 million people worldwide. The disorder causes sufferers to experience nightmare-like violent dreams. Sufferers act on their dreams while sleeping, often resulting in violent or dangerous sleep behaviors and injuries. Researchers propose new guidelines, including medical and pharmacological recommendations, to help curb symptoms of parasomnia and promote healthier sleep.

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·October 11, 2019·5 min read

Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD

21% of veterans who experience PTSD or traumatic brain injury suffer from a rare sleep condition that affects less than 1% of the general population. The condition, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), is characterized by an impairment of sleep-related muscle paralysis, causing people to act out dreams during REM sleep. The uncontrolled actions often cause harm to the sufferer of their partners.

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·December 27, 2018·4 min read

Kicking and Yelling During Sleep? Risk Factors for Violent Sleep Disorder Identified

Researchers have identified key risk factors for a violent sleep disorder known as REM sleep behavior disorder. According to the study, taking antidepressants, having PTSD and anxiety disorders increases the risk for violent episodes during sleep.