Illness, Fever, and Unusual Dreams

The Science Behind Dreams · Apr 25, 2026 · 6m

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This episode explores how illness—especially fever—changes the nature of dreams. When the body is sick, factors like increased temperature, immune activity, and chemical imbalance affect how the brain functions, leading to more vivid, distorted, and emotionally intense dreams.

Fever dreams often include unusual features such as warped…