Daytime Sleepiness: A Warning Sign for Cognitive Health Risks

A new study published in the journal Neurology warns that excessive daytime sleepiness and lack of enthusiasm may be linked to motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a pre-dementia condition characterized by slow walking speed and memory issues. The research, involving 445 participants with an average age of 76, found that those with sleep-related issues were more likely to develop the syndrome. While the study shows an association rather than causation, it highlights the importance of screening for sleep problems to potentially prevent cognitive decline.