Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is one of four stages the brain moves through while sleeping. In REM sleep, the eyes move rapidly in various directions and dreams can occur. REM sleep typically starts ...

When most of us sleep, our bodies enter a state of muscle paralysis. But people with REM sleep behavior disorder lose that paralysis and are capable of acting out physical activity in their dreams, ...

People with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder react physically to what they are dreaming. During episodes, a person vocalizes or screams, and/or engages in complex and sometimes violent ...

Researchers of a new study have identified risk factors for a disruptive and sometimes violent sleep disorder known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder. Individuals with REM sleep ...

Patients sometimes have symptoms that are so distressing that they are afraid to discuss them. They are ashamed or are afraid that they will be labeled as crazy. They are sitting in front of you, but ...