The beginnings of a dementia decades before the diagnosis. To be able to counteract at an early stage, it is important to recognize the first signs of the neurodegenerative disease. One of the warning signs can be found in the bedroom. FOCUS Online explains the possible dementia symptoms.
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease is usually made if the symptoms are pronounced. Subtle signals the brain sends, however, already for a long time previously. Neuro-scientists at the University of Toronto have now discovered one of the early warning signs in sleeping patterns.
Who beats at night in his Dreams constantly and occurs, has a 80 to 100 percent higher risk to later develop a neurodegenerative disorder such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia. The previously unpublished study from Canada suggests that the so-called REM sleep behavior disorder is a warning sign for diseases of the Brain, which can occur approximately 15 years later.
The first signs of dementia sleeping
Not every nightmare is a disease characters. What is crucial is that the movement occurs urge in REM sleep. In this Phase, we spend about a quarter of our sleep. Typically, pulse, higher blood pressure, and rapid eye movements that are faster behind closed eyelids and, simultaneously, flaccid muscles. In the case of a malfunction of the body moves but also fierce like the eyes – the physical activity is consistent with the vivid Dreams.
Also another study by researchers from the Boston University suggests that the connection between REM sleep and Alzheimer’s: researchers found that shortened REM or dream sleep stages, the disease risk will increase.
Why this is, the scientists cannot explain so far.
