Both Lifestyle and Mortality Poor in ADHD Patients Post MI

TOPLINE: Adults with myocardial infarction (MI) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were more likely to smoke, use snus, and have histories of bleeding and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) than those without ADHD. Although ADHD was associated with a higher rate of all-cause mortality, these patients were less likely to participate in follow-up evaluations or quit…

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Youth anxiety and depression rates rose steadily from 2016 to 2022, survey finds

[Excerpt] The study found that the proportion of children with anxiety jumped from 7.1% in 2016 to 10.6% in 2022 (the most recent year of publicly available data). Depression increased from 3.2% to 4.6% in the same period. ADD/ADHD increased but did not reach statistical significance, while behavioral or conduct problems remained at about the…

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What a Hyperfixation Really Is

If you’re really into the TV show you’re bingeing, you might spend an entire weekend afternoon tearing through episodes—taking stretch breaks or refreshing Reddit or ordering takeout while you’re at it. Now, imagine taking it up a level. If you’re hyperfixated on that show, you’ll be so engrossed you’ll forget to eat or get up…

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ChatGPT improves exercise for neurodivergent kids

A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise “snacks” to kids with autism. The research team, led by U-M exercise physiologist Rebecca Hasson, overhauled a program that aimed to help children exercise when families had to pivot to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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