Nightmares reveal HEALTH warning signs
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 01-04-2014
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Bad dreams may cause us to wake in a cold sweat in the night, but it's not something you would bother mentioning to your doctor. Or should you?
Scientists believe that recurring nightmares could provide vital clues about health and even warning signs about impending illness - sometimes years before symptoms appear.
Last month, researchers found regular nightmares in childhood could be an early warning sign of psychotic disorders later in life. The study, published in the journal Sleep, tracked 6,800 children and found those having frequent nightmares (two to three times a week) between the ages of two and seven were three-and-a-half times more likely to have a psychotic experience, such as hallucinations or hearing voices, as a teenager.