Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests
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Feeling sleepy and lacking enthusiasm during the day could increase the risk of developing a cognitive disorder leading to dementia, a new study found. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses.
People who lack enthusiasm for activities and feel sleepy during the day were found to have a higher risk of developing a condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). "Our findings suggest that sleep issues affecting daytime wakefulness are most strongly associated with later cognitive risk." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
MCR can cause people to walk at slower speeds and experience memory issues – and it can occur before dementia develops.
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