Nightmare frequency may be associated with accelerated biological aging

Nightmares could be linked to premature mortality.

In a study presented as an abstract at the European Academy of Neurology Congress 2025, investigators examined whether nightmare frequency was associated with greater biological aging and death prior to age 75 years among more than 4,000 individuals aged 26 to 74 years.

The investigators found that those who reported weekly nightmares were more likely to experience premature mortality and accelerated aging compared with those who didn’t report weekly nightmares.

The findings indicated that nightmare frequency could highlight underlying physiological health risks.

Read more: EAN Congress 2025 (Abstract OPR-111)

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