ADHD

New research suggests that rice-based complementary feeding may protect against ADHD, reducing the hazard by 27%. Male sex, low income, and low birth weight were also identified as ADHD risk factors.

Struggling to focus and hooked on social media? Blaming others for problems might be the surprising connection, according to new research on young adults.

ADHD and emotional problems are deeply connected, but how does this relationship evolve from childhood to adulthood? A new study reveals that their link strengthens over time, with genetics playing a crucial role in their shared developmental trajectory.

Children and adolescents with ADHD have significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety disorders. However, stimulant medications are linked to a 20% reduction in depression risk.

Aerobic exercise enhanced cognitive performance and short intracortical inhibition in adults with ADHD, while reducing inhibition in healthy individuals. These effects, linked to brain physiology changes, highlight exercise’s potential for improving ADHD-related cognitive impairments.

ADHD stems from neurodevelopmental differences, including altered brainwaves, smaller brain regions, reduced blood flow, and lower dopamine levels. These insights highlight ADHD’s neurological roots, shifting diagnosis from behavior-based to brain-focused approaches.

A recent study found a strong genetic overlap between ADHD and cannabis use disorder, identifying shared genes active in the brain. These findings suggest genetic risk factors could help predict and prevent cannabis dependence in individuals with ADHD.

Maladaptive daydreaming may delay ADHD diagnosis in adults by masking symptoms and compensating for deficits, and it strongly correlates with greater ADHD severity and comorbidities in those diagnosed later in life.

A meta-analysis of 38 trials found neurofeedback has limited benefits for ADHD, showing small improvements in processing speed with standard protocols but no meaningful impact on core symptoms.

Preschoolers with poor emotional regulation are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms, conduct problems, and anxiety by age seven, highlighting the importance of early emotional development for preventing future mental health challenges.

Recent research found 60% of adults with ADHD experience sleep disorders, often linked to psychiatric comorbidities. Systematic screening could improve understanding and treatment of both sleep and mental health issues in this population.

Physically active children, including those with autism or ADHD, exhibit significantly lower rates of anxiety and depression compared to their inactive peers.

ADHD diagnosis rates have significantly increased in recent years, with some regions reporting prevalence as high as 15% in boys and 11% in girls, sparking questions about what might be driving this trend.

Teens with ADHD eat more snacks, while impulsive teens consume fewer sweets but more diet drinks and energy drinks. Impulsivity, not ADHD itself, shows the strongest link to dietary choices.

Maladaptive daydreaming in neurodivergent individuals is linked to emotional struggles, internalized stigma, self-esteem, and escapism, with unique patterns in autism, ADHD, and combined diagnoses, highlighting its role as a coping mechanism for distress.