ADHD medications ‘relieve symptoms in the short-term’ but ‘do not improve quality of life’, major study finds

ADHD medications 'relieve symptoms in the short-term' but 'do not improve quality of life', major study finds

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

Do you suffer 'popcorn thinking' like I'm A Celeb's Ant? The 9 signs you're living with hidden ADHD

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

Common childhood behaviour could be linked to ADHD - and 6 other signs to watch for

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?

What is their real-life impact?

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?

Is brain volume a predictive factor?

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