Health, Longevity & Biohacking
Ninety Percent of Parkinson's Patients Show Dream Changes 15 Years Before Diagnosis
The Mel Robbins Podcast
#1 Neuroscientist: How to Unlock the Power of Your Mind Using The Science of Dreaming
"When men in their 50s develop Parkinson's disease and the brain withers, 90-something percent, which in medical terms is almost 100, is 15 years before their dreaming pattern changes."
Dr. Jandial presented data showing that over 90% of men who develop Parkinson's disease exhibit a specific dream disorder—REM behavior disorder—15 years prior to clinical diagnosis. This finding positions dream pattern changes as one of the earliest detectable warning signs of neurodegenerative disease, potentially opening a new window for early intervention.
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The Mel Robbins Podcast