This non-obvious sign may indicate the development of dementia – Nutrition

A recent study published in the journal Neurology suggests that older adults who experience daytime sleepiness or lack of “enthusiasm” to perform daily tasks may be at increased risk of developing MCD, a syndrome associated with pre-dementia, reports Sports.kz, citing Ferra. ru.

“Do you want to sleep during the day? Get tested for dementia,” reads the title of the article.

MCD syndrome is characterized by slow walking and mild memory problems that may appear before symptoms of dementia appear.

Researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine analyzed data from 445 participants with an average age of 76 years. At the start of the study, participants filled out questionnaires about their sleep habits and took tests on memory and walking speed. For people with excessive daytime sleepiness or…