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What nighttime habit could be a key indicator of dementia?

According to the American Brain Foundation, up to 97% of people with a specific type of sleep disorder, known as isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), will eventually develop a neurodegenerative condition like Lewy body dementia or Parkinson's disease. We explore the powerful link between this condition and the question, what nighttime habit could be a key indicator of dementia?

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What Nighttime Habit is a Key Indicator of Dementia?

Research has increasingly identified disrupted sleep as a prominent feature in the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases. But of all the nocturnal disturbances, a specific nighttime habit is a key indicator of dementia, particularly Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease, and serves as an early warning sign years before cognitive decline becomes obvious. This habit is known as Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD), where a person acts out their dreams physically and vocally.

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