A review from University of Warwick researchers suggests that people with ADHD may be more likely to experience digetive problems. Researchers analyzed 23 studies involving more than 1.9 million people. Overall, gastrointestinal symptoms were nearly [...]
More research shows that, along with ADHD’s challenges, comes an extra shot of creativity. A study, published in iScience, looks at how attention and creativity overlap in the brain. The [...]
Scientists have discovered a fascinating link between a baby’s biology at birth, the development of gut bacteria during infancy, and later signs of autism and ADHD. […]
Can even what seems like a minor car accident cause ADHD from a concussion? […]
A large study shows that childhood ADHD is predictive of physical health problems in adulthood. […]
Adults with ADHD who know their strengths from this neurotype tend to have fewer mental health issues. […]
Ever notice how people with ADHD often come up with the wildest, most original ideas? Scientists are starting to confirm what many already suspected — that ADHD’s “wandering mind” might actually be fueling creativity. Before [...]
A connection between ADHD and obesity isn’t always genetic. […]
Insomnia may help explain why adults with ADHD traits often report a lower quality of life. […]
Life expectancy and ADHD are actually linked — in ways stronger than you’ve ever imagined. […]
The neurodevelopmental form of ADHD is never outgrown, even if it gets missed in childhood. […]
My clinical diagnosis of ADHD happened during one of the worst times of my life. […]
Just what exactly is the link between ADHD in children and bedwetting? […]
Find out from a doctor if it’s worth avoiding foods with gluten if you or your child have ADHD. […]
Many adults want to know if ADHD is actually a child’s disorder or if, indeed, adults can have it. If we look at what “ADHD” stands for – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – certainly we [...]
Adult inattentive deficit disorder and taking medications: Is there really a such thing? And if adult ADD is a valid disorder, then should adults take ADD medications? After all, when people hear about "attention deficit [...]
If you or your child's been diagnosed with ADHD, you might really have sleep apnea and were misdiagnosed. The symptoms of ADHD mimic the symptoms of sleep apnea. It’s not at all uncommon for people (kids and [...]
One of the symptoms of ADHD, according to WebMD, is the following: “Easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli and frequently interrupting ongoing tasks to attend to trivial noises or events that are usually ignored by others.” This describes me [...]
Having diabetes is no excuse to blow your top and be angry at your loved-ones all the time, but this disease indeed could lead to factors that can alter mood and even cause ADHD symptoms. [...]
When one child out of several in a family has been diagnosed with ADHD, it's not uncommon for the parents to suspect that birth order had something to do with it. To some parents, it [...]
Can a Person Be Immune to ADHD Because of a High I.Q.? Some people wonder if IQ can be too high for an ADHD diagnosis. I know this question may seem quite silly, but it’s [...]
A psychologist who specializes in ADHD talks about fidgeting. Many people who’ve been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) would like to know if fidgeting is a behavior that comes with this collection of [...]
A psychologist who specializes in ADHD comments on leg shaking. “Leg shaking, like fidgeting, is often associated with anxiety or hyperactivity related to ADHD,” says Dr. Robert Myers, creator of the Total Focus program at [...]
Here is what a psychologist says about the connection between walking on one’s toes and ADHD. Where did the idea ever originate that walking on one's toes is a symptom or indicative of attention deficit [...]
An expert on ADHD answers the question: Can attention deficit hyperactivity disorder cause bad sense of direction? A bad sense of direction can be evident in children when they ride their bikes or navigate the [...]
Running up and down a staircase is believed to be a sign of ADHD by many people. And we're not talking about dashing up and down for exercise, either. I was perusing an ADHD forum [...]
