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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

Research shows deadly impact of nightmares on your health

Nightmares could make you age faster and die sooner - ((Alamy/PA))

Frequent nightmares are linked to premature ageing and increase the risk of an early death, according to a new study.

Adults who report weekly nightmares are more than three times likely to die before the age of 70 compared to those who rarely or never experience them, researchers found.

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