Exercise Added to Standard Care Promising for Adult ADHD

TOPLINE: Adding a 12-week structured physical exercise program to standard care was associated with alleviated symptoms and improved quality of life in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with standard care alone, a new study showed.

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Higher Screen Time Tied to ADHD Symptoms, Altered Brain Structure in Children

Higher digital screen time in preadolescent children is associated with worsening attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and measurable alterations in brain structure, according to findings from a new study published in Translational Psychiatry. “This study is the first to examine the relationship between screen time, ADHD symptoms, and brain structure from a developmental perspective using such…

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A new spin on ADHD research

Julia Basso, Director of the Embodied Brain Laboratory, and Craig Arthur, Co-Director of Digging in the Crates, are collaborating on a research initiative to examine the potential of DJing as an intervention for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young adults.

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Ann Arbor residents grapple with ADHD medication shortages and recalls

For Ann Arbor residents and University of Michigan students, filling a prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication has long been an exercise in uncertainty. Even before the Oct. 28 recall of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, commonly known as Vyvanse, pharmacies in Ann Arbor and across the country have struggled for more than two years to keep key…

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New study explores how ADHD symptoms relate to menopause in midlife women

Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often navigate a range of challenges that extend far beyond childhood. One area of increasing interest is how this condition interacts with the menopausal transition, a period marked by significant hormonal and cognitive shifts. A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders offers an in-depth look into this…

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Discontinuation of ADHD medication more common in children with underweight

Children who are underweight are more likely to stop taking their ADHD medication within a year. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg on methylphenidate, a common pharmacological treatment in ADHD. Behind the discontinuations are clear differences in dosage that can also be linked to gender and age.

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