Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Increased Risk of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome in Older Adults

Poor sleep quality may lead to a higher risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a condition that indicates possible future cognitive decline. This finding comes from a study published in the journal Neurology on November 6.

Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine focused on older adults. They defined MCR based on self-reported cognitive complaints and slow walking speed measured on a treadmill. The study involved 445 participants, who were classified as either good or poor sleepers using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

The authors noted that excessive daytime sleepiness might increase the risk of developing MCR. They suggest that this factor could be an important area for further research, as modifying sleep patterns may help manage the risk of MCR.