Summary:
- Nightmare disorder is a sleep disorder where people experience frequent, vivid, and distressing dreams that can disrupt their sleep and daily life.
- Researchers have found that nightmare disorder is linked to an increased risk of premature death, with those suffering from the condition having a 39% higher chance of dying earlier than those without it.
- The study suggests that addressing and treating nightmare disorder could have important implications for public health, as it may help reduce the risk of early mortality in those affected by this sleep disorder.