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Daytime sleepiness may be a sign of higher dementia risk

November 8, 2024

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Can daytime sleepiness be a warning sign of early cognitive decline? Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images

Older adults who are excessively sleepy during the day or have significant sleep issues are at higher risk for a pre-dementia condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR).
MCR, characterized by a slower walking speed and some memory issues, was found to be more likely in a cohort of people over 65 who met the criteria of “poor sleepers,” with excessive daytime sleepiness and a…

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