Adults with ADHD who recognise and regularly use their personal strengths report better wellbeing and fewer mental health difficulties - new study finds| www.bath.ac.uk
Researchers have found a genetic link between the nighttime production of the sleep hormone melatonin and ADHD symptom severity in children. The study enhances our understanding of the complexities associated with this prevalent neurodevelopmental condition. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:ADHD, Sleep, Melatonin, Nagoya University, University of Osaka| ADHD & Autism
In a much-needed update to 2003 data on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has found that an estimated 15.5 million US adults are living with the condition – and many are being let down by poor access to treatment. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:CDC, ADHD, mental health, Medication, FDA, Drug| ADHD & Autism
A large study tracking some four million patients has linked adult ADHD with a higher risk of a wide range of other diseases, including nervous system, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions. Of 35 diseases studied, only arthritis was not found to be correlated. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Karolinska Institutet, ADHD, Sweden, Disease, New Atlas Audio| ADHD & Autism