84% of people with Parkinson’s report sleep problems: Study

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Are there any dreams that would help diagnose certain diseases? This seems to suggest a recent American study. Indeed, people with paradoxical sleep behaviour disorder may have an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases. This disorder manifests itself in uncontrolled movements during sleep, due to abnormal brain activity. Disruptions often confused with dreams, nightmares or sleepwalking. This leads to a delay in diagnosis and management.

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84% of people with Parkinson’s report sleep problems: Study

A large proportion of people with Parkinson’s disease struggle with sleep problems, including issues with falling asleep or maintaining uninterrupted sleep, according to a large study out of Maynooth University in Ireland. Certain factors, such as being male or receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis at a younger age, may be associated with a higher likelihood of sleep-related problems. Moreover, poor sleep can make patients feel mentally unwell, lead…