Scientific claims suggest certain dreams could accelerate aging process
Nightmares: A Hidden Time Bomb for Premature Death and Aging
Regular nightmares have been found to be a hidden menace, accelerating aging and increasing the risk of an early demise. In a staggering discovery, a team of researchers from Imperial College London studied over 183,000 people and discovered that those who experience weekly nightmares have a whopping three times higher probability of dying before the age of 70.
Imagine a roller coaster of stress and sleepless nights that stealthily ages you. That's precisely what frequent nightmares seem to trigger. These terrifying dreams emerged as a stronger predictor of death than smoking or obesity. Researchers measured telomere length, sections of DNA, to reveal signs of accelerated aging in those plagued by regular nightmares.
Stress levels and disrupted sleep, due to these nightmares, are believed to be the culprits that increase the risk of diseases, in turn speeding up the aging process.
Researcher Guy Leschziner warns that more in-depth studies are needed to establish the definitive connection between nightmares and an early demise.
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Behind the Scenes
Frequent nightmares have a significant impact on premature death and accelerated aging. New research revealed that adults who experience nightmares weekly have a more than threefold increased risk of dying prematurely (before age 70-75) compared to those who rarely or never have nightmares[1][2][4]. In a large study, nightmare frequency was independently linked to faster biological aging, as measured by epigenetic clocks[1][2].
Stress and sleep disruption from these nightmares may directly contribute to cellular and systemic aging processes[1][4][5]. In contrast, nightmares were found to be a stronger predictor of premature mortality than smoking, obesity, poor diet, or physical inactivity in the studied populations[3][5].
To reduce the health risks associated with frequent nightmares, measures can include:
- Improving overall sleep hygiene and treating sleep disorders that may underlie or exacerbate nightmares.
- Managing stress and anxiety through psychological therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness, which can reduce nightmare frequency and improve emotional regulation.
- Seeking medical evaluation if nightmares are frequent and disturbing, as they may be symptoms of psychiatric or neurological conditions requiring treatment.
- Lifestyle interventions promoting good health, including balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding substances that disrupt sleep.
In summary, frequent nightmares are a significant independent risk factor for faster biological aging and premature death, emphasizing the importance of addressing nightmares as part of overall health care[1][2][3][4][5].
Nightmares, with their potential to disrupt sleep and increase stress levels, might be more harmful to health-and-wellness than initially suspected. According to Guy Leschziner's research, regularly experiencing nightmares could increase the risk of mental-health issues and even premature death by three times. To protect your health-and-wellbeing, it's recommended to adopt good sleep hygiene, treat any underlying sleep disorders, manage stress and anxiety, and seek medical attention if nightmares frequently disturb your peace.
