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CBS News / Feng Xiaolong 2007.12.17
German medical experts have discovered that frequent nightmares may indicate health problems, a phenomenon particularly evident in children.
A children's hospital in Cologne, Germany, conducted a survey among children with an average age of 9. Among the respondents, 4% frequently had nightmares, while 40% occasionally experienced them. Half of the children reported being chased by people, animals, or imaginary characters in their nightmares. Additionally, 20% of the children were frightened by relatives in their dreams.
The research results showed that children who frequently had nightmares exhibited certain health issues, such as weak immunity, gastrointestinal diseases, delayed physical development, or psychological problems.
Experts from the German Sleep Research Association analyzed that children are generally more prone to nightmares than adults, partly because their brains are still developing. However, the frequency of nightmares tends to decrease as they grow older.
Dr. Alfred, a chief physician at a Berlin hospital specializing in sleep disorders, stated that nightmares are not only related to genetics but also to people's daytime experiences. If someone experiences frequent nightmares over a long period, such as three times a week for three consecutive weeks, it should be taken seriously.
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Frequent Nightmares May Indicate Health Issues
German medical experts have discovered that frequent nightmares may indicate health problems, a phenomenon particularly evident in children.
A children's hospital in Cologne, Germany, conducted a survey among children with an average age of 9. Among the respondents, 4% frequently had nightmares, while 40% occasionally experienced them. Half of the children reported being chased by people, animals, or imaginary characters in their nightmares. Additionally, 20% of the children were frightened by relatives in their dreams.
The research results showed that children who frequently had nightmares exhibited certain health issues, such as weak immunity, gastrointestinal diseases, delayed physical development, or psychological problems.
Experts from the German Sleep Research Association analyzed that children are generally more prone to nightmares than adults, partly because their brains are still developing. However, the frequency of nightmares tends to decrease as they grow older.
Dr. Alfred, a chief physician at a Berlin hospital specializing in sleep disorders, stated that nightmares are not only related to genetics but also to people's daytime experiences. If someone experiences frequent nightmares over a long period, such as three times a week for three consecutive weeks, it should be taken seriously.
Source: http:/ / news. chinatimes. com/ 2……0504+132007121700967,00. html