Psychologist Westley Youngren explains why we dream, why nightmares are so important to study, and lucid dreaming is overrated.

New research suggests that there’s a link between having regular nightmares and dying early. People who had weekly nightmares were three times as likely to die early as those who had them less often.

(WHTM) — Nightmares are common bad dreams that can reflect our deepest fears, anxieties, and possible health issues. Many people may be asking what causes nightmares and what subliminal messages they ...

Not every dream is pleasant; many are disconcerting or even terrifying. Unpleasant dreams—particularly those that are frightening or deeply upsetting—are referred to as “nightmares,” and are ...

Source: The story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons What are dreams made of and are they important? Questions like this are still the subject of scientific ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. If you’ve been having frequent disturbing dreams and there isn’t an obvious link to what’s happening in your waking life, it may be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." New research suggests that there’s a link between having regular nightmares and dying early. People who ...