Sleepy during the day? It could be an early warning sign of dementia, study suggests

Feeling sleepy during the day could signal a more serious issue for some groups.

A new study published in the journal Neurology revealed a possible connection between daytime sleepiness in older people and dementia risk.

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).

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MCR can cause people to walk at slower speeds and experience memory issues ...