A 2022 study published in The Lancet’s eClinical Medicine found that middle-aged individuals who experienced nightmares at least once a week were four times more likely to experience cognitive decline over the following decade, with men showing a higher risk. The research, which analyzed data from large US studies involving participants aged 35-64 and over 79, suggests that frequent nightmares may be an early sign of dementia, especially in men. While the study only found an association, not a cause, the good news is that recurring nightmares are treatable, with first-line medical treatments already showing promise in decreasing the build-up of abnormal proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
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‘Attack’ outside Benidorm nightclub leaves dad fighting for his life
A dad, Andrew Frazer, was left in an induced coma after being punched outside a nightclub in Benidorm while on vacation for his brother's birthday. Despite not having travel insurance, he was initially treated and sent back to his hotel, but his condition deteriorated, requiring emergency surgery for a serious brain bleed. His family is fundraising for a medical flight home, as Andrew remains in a coma, unable to walk or talk, with his skull...
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