NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) --Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the ...

DARIEN, IL – A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with higher odds of all-cause mortality in middle-aged women but not in ...

If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, ...

A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) highlights sleepiness as a key symptom of sleep-wake disorders and a range of psychiatric and neurologic disorders and calls ...

Here’s another reason to maintain good sleep. A 3-year study of more than 400 elderly people suggests a tie between excessive daytime sleepiness and dementia. KERA’s Sam Baker discussed this with Dr.

Scientists have uncovered a biological cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in a breakthrough that could redefine understanding of the debilitating condition. The condition—which increases the risk ...

SAN ANTONIO — People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2025 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are so many reasons why you may feel wiped out during the day. But if that feeling becomes more ...

For some time, experts have been aware of a link between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and an increased risk of dementia. However, it was unclear how this relationship played out. Does excessive ...

How can clinicians reduce crash risk in patients treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who still have persistent sleepiness? While wake-promoting agents have recently been authorized for this use, ...