A study finds excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults may raise the risk of pre-dementia syndrome.

A study in the journal Neurology links excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults to an increased risk of motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome, a pre-dementia condition marked by slow walking and memory issues. Among participants with daytime sleepiness and low enthusiasm, 35.5% developed MCR, compared to 6.7% without these symptoms. The research highlights the need for early screening of sleep issues to potentially prevent cognitive decline, although causation remains unproven.

November 06, 2024
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