The sleep disorder has been linked to a later diagnosis of dementia
The disorder affects around two per cent of people over the age of 65 and could foreshadow the chances of later developing brain diseases such as Parkinson's and dementia.
People with REM will often shout, scream and even kick out when dreaming, with some even stating they feel they are being chased or attacked in their dreams, responding violently, reports the Mirror. REM sleep disorder is not fully understood by scientists. It can appear at any age but usually starts for people in their 40s or 50s. However, younger people may find that the disorder is linked to the use of antidepressants.
The disorder has been associated with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies - a disease associated with abnormal deposits alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain.
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