Night terrors: How our half-asleep brains make us scream and move erratically
- Posted on July 30, 2026
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Night terrors: How our half-asleep brains make us scream and move erratically
Night terrors are frightening episodes, distinct from both sleepwalking and nightmares, that occur during periods of deep, slow-wave sleep. They affect 15% of children aged 3 to 10, and 2.2% of adults.
