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Dementia Risk

04/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults could be an indicator of plaque buildup in the brain, increasing risk of dementia

Excessive daytime sleepiness in older people could be a sign of plaque buildup in the brain, increasing the risk of dementia, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Neurology. As people age, the tendency to be extra sleepy during daytime increases. Excessive daytime sleepiness has been associated with cognitive decline in older adults. […]

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