Dreaming a lot could lower your risk of developing dementia

Do you dream a lot?

Studies suggest that your dreams may be able to ascertain whether or not you are likely to develop dementia. A study by a Swinburne researcher published in Neurology, determined that if you dream a lot you may be less likely to get dementia. By measuring rapid eye movement (REM) sleep the study could predict the … Read more

Can being ‘cold’ cure Dementia?

Researchers from Cambridge University have discovered that swimming in cold water could protect the brain from developing degenerative diseases including dementia and even have the ability to repair a portion of the damage unleashed by the potentially debilitating and progressive disease. Doctors have been aware for decades that cooling people down can – in certain … Read more