Sleep behaviors linked to Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Sleep behaviors linked to Parkinson’s disease and dementia | 
Sleep behavior disorders, like kicking and slashing, could mean that a person will develop dementia or Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study.
The new research says that the symptoms could anticipate serious risks 50 years prior to diagnosis.
Researchers are now linking rapid eye movement and sleep behavior disorders to future brain conditions.
REM disorders are found in people who act out what the dream of through violent movements and actions. People with this sleep disorder often hurt themselves and the people they sleep beside with.
The research, which was published in the Medical journal of Neurology, builds on the theory that some sleep disorders can predict the occurrence of brain diseases.
“Our findings suggest that in some patients, these conditions have a very long span of activity within the brain and they may also have a long period of time where other symptoms aren’t apparent,” stated Dr. Bradley Boeve, author of the study.
Research found that 27 people, who experienced REM sleep disorders for at least 15 years, developed Parkinson’s, dementia, and other similar conditions.
However, more research and study need to be performed to solidify the claim.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
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