ADHD medicines work in the short term but don’t improve the quality of life for adults, according to new research. It also found talking therapies and brain stimulation are not as effective at treating symptoms as drugs. 3 ADHD meds help with symptoms short-term but don’t boost quality of… ADHD medications ‘relieve symptoms in the … Read more
Do you suffer ‘popcorn thinking’ like I’m A Celeb’s Ant? The 9 signs you’re living with hidden ADHD …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ADHD has long been associated with naughty schoolkids who cannot sit still in class. And that is part of it. Fidgeting, daydreaming and getting easily distracted are all symptoms of the behavioural condition, … Read more
Common childhood behaviour could be linked to ADHD – and 6 other signs to watch for …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> NEW studies have been looking into attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) progresses over time. The prevalence of ADHD, a chronic mental disorder that affects a person’s behaviour and development, has increased in recent decades. 1 … Read more
What is their real-life impact? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestWhat does the latest research say about the impact of ADHD drugs on brain health and quality of life? Image credit: Marco_Piunti/ Getty ImagesAround 25% of adults in the United States suspect they may have undiagnosed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a recent survey has … Read more
Is brain volume a predictive factor? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestWhat can genes and brain volume tell us about Parkinson’s, ADHD? Image credit: Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images.A genome-wide association study has identified a range of regions of the genome that control the size of subcortical brain structures. An international consortium of researchers … Read more
1 in 4 Adults Believe They May Have ADHD. What Are the Signs? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAdults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesA new survey reports that 25% of adults in the United States believe they have ADHD, but half of … Read more
Some prescription drugs could increase the risk of psychosis …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAt high doses, prescription amphetamines, used to treat ADHD could increase a person’s risk of psychosis. Image credit: visualspace/Getty Images.Amphetamines are a drug used to commonly treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Past studies link amphetamine use to … Read more