3 Different Types of ADHD Identified in New Study. What to Know
A recent study suggests there may be three different biotypes of ADHD. The findings suggest that each biotype (subtype) of ADHD may have its own distinct chemical reactions in the brain. Experts say that more research is needed, but the study could mark a shift in how ADHD is diagnosed and treated.
Read MoreAre more people getting ADHD — or are we just catching more cases?
For many of us who grew up in the 1990s and 2000s, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — better known as ADHD — seemed like a condition for kids. But that perception is changing: Of the more than 15 million adults in America diagnosed with ADHD, about half of them got that diagnosis in adulthood. Laura…
Read MoreGLP-1s for ADHD: Can medications like Ozempic improve ADHD symptoms?
People report that GLP-1 drugs help them manage certain symptoms of their ADHD. Do the drugs actually treat the condition? We spoke to experts to find out.
Read More5 Ways to Help Your Child With ADHD Succeed at School
As a parent of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may feel confident in helping them manage symptoms and challenges at home but feel a bit helpless once you send them off to school.
Read MoreCollegium enrolls Paris Hilton in Jornay PM push encouraging ADHD community to ‘Embrace Your Sparkle’
Collegium Pharmaceutical has tapped an appropriately glitzy star as the face of a new campaign spotlighting the bright side of life with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read MoreWhy Bedwetting Is More Common In Kids With ADHD — & What Parents Can Do
Experts explain the brain-based connection.
Read MoreFrequently Distracted? Science Says, Blame It on Your Brain Rhythms
Researchers find that you may not be as focused as you think. A new study discovers our attention shifts multiple times each second.
Read More‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Luke Tennie on Bringing Awareness to ADHD Management With Dominic’s Story
What To Know: Abbott Elementary star Luke Tennie breaks down Dominic’s ADHD reveal in the latest episode, “Aide.” Plus, the performer discusses the importance of shining a light on storylines like Dominic’s.
Read MorePoverty linked to early motor delays in babies as young as six months
Poverty can affect babies’ motor development as early as six months of age. This is the conclusion of the first Brazilian study to examine the quantity and quality of motor development month by month and its relationship with socioeconomic vulnerability during the first months of life. The study, conducted by researchers at the Federal University…
Read MoreRoutine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a team led by Penn State researchers found that consistent routines in the home can reduce the likelihood that children will…
Read MoreBoth Exercise and Regular Bedtimes Reduce ADHD Prevalence, Severity in Adolescents
Key point: Optimal sleep duration and consistent bedtimes are linked to reduced ADHD odds, with the lowest risk seen among adolescents who remain active daily.
Read More‘I thought I was losing my mind.’ For menopausal women, a new diagnosis is on the rise.
First Grace Presley would occasionally forget why she walked into a room. Then she lost her thoughts mid sentence. Simple tasks like unloading the dishwasher seemed impossible to start. The 39-year-old had always been able to balance things including raising her teenager and a new baby. She began perimenopause in the past year and started…
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