Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's, researchers reported Monday in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia .

Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a study suggests that people who take significa

In a nutshell Taking longer than 193 minutes to enter REM sleep may indicate elevated levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, potentially serving as an early warning sign of brain changes.