The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and the last few years I have the same one,” according to a Canadian patient.

As we age, we think we’re supposed to outgrow nightmares, but, according to WebMD, between 2% and 8% of the adult population suffer from them. Some might associate the dream world as fiction, while ...

But nightmares come in all shapes and sizes, Nielsen says. In some instances, a bad dream’s setting or events may be innocent ...

BOSTON - Terrifying nightmares could be an early sign of common autoimmune disorders such as lupus, according to researchers. Lupus is a chronic illness where the body's immune system goes into ...

Lucid dreaming (LD) is one of the most fascinating parts of human consciousness, where you realize you are actually dreaming ...

“The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit: A Workbook to Help You Get Some Rest Using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and Other Evidence-Based Approaches” will be published by New Harbinger Publications Oct ...

Nightmares constitute more than transient, unsettling dream experiences; they are increasingly recognised as a significant factor contributing to psychological distress and impaired sleep quality.

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“This study could alarm the general public into believing or worrying about whether they have lupus or a related autoimmune disorder if they have nightmares or hallucinations, which are what doctors ...