Sleep disorder linked to Parkinson's and dementia

People who suffer from a bizarre sleep disorder, in which they act out violent dreams with nocturnal kicks and punches, appear to be at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or dementia later in life.

In fact, a recent study suggests the sleep disorder may precede these neurological illnesses by as many as 50 years.

“Our paper implies [the disease progression] is an extremely slow process in some people,” said the lead researcher, Bradley Boeve

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