Sleep disturbances linked to accelerated biological aging and brain damage

Recent scientific research highlights the significant physiological risks associated with poor sleep quality, specifically focusing on nightmares and sleep deprivation.

Research presented at the European Academy of Neurology 2025 congress indicates that adults experiencing nightmares at least once a week face a more than threefold increase in the risk of premature death compared to those who rarely experience them. These frequent nightmares are linked to accelerated biological aging, evidenced by markers such as telomere length and epigenetic clocks. The mechanism involves a recurring