//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/add_and_adhd/ Read the latest medical research on ADHD. Learn about the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. Find out about ADHD tests, a recommended diet, medication and new treatment options. en-us Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:48:13 EDT Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:48:13 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/add_and_adhd/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220559.htm Research suggests that complex tasks akin to real life decision-making take neurotypical people longer to complete when they take 'smart' drugs than when they do not. The smart drugs do motivate people, but the added effort can lead to 'erratic thinking,' adversely affecting above-average performers. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:05:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220559.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424133602.htm 问题“修剪”itsel大脑的能力f of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence, according to research published today. The findings may help explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, and may in future help identify those at greatest risk. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:36:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424133602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418101427.htm Information available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:14:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418101427.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230209114741.htm A large international study has identified 27 loci in the human genome with genetic variants that increase the risk of ADHD. This is more than twice as many as previous studies have found. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:47:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230209114741.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230116112600.htm On Blue Monday -- supposedly the gloomiest day of the year -- a study shows adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:26:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230116112600.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220113015.htm A virtual reality game offers an objective assessment of attention deficit disorders and may lead to an improved therapeutic approach. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:30:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220113015.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112653.htm Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioural disorders, according to a new study. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:26:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208123533.htm For decades, doctors have treated kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, making it one of the most widely prescribed medications aimed at the central nervous system. One might expect that researchers would know how methylphenidate works in the brain by now, but little is known about the drug's mechanism of action. Now, a new study seeks to close this gap and understand how methylphenidate interacts with cognitive control networks and attentional behavior. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:35:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208123533.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208085834.htm Genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease later in life, study finds. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:58:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208085834.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221130174115.htm A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a small study. Teens who took the training, which aims to reduce the number of long glances away from the roadway, had a nearly 40% lower risk for crash or near crash, compared to a similar group who did not undergo the training. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:41:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221130174115.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133831.htm Researchers have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study found that individuals diagnosed with ADHD had differences in genes that code for known chemicals that brain cells use to communicate. The results show how genomic differences might contribute to symptoms. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:38:31 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133831.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132624.htm New research has found that babies with larger birth weights tend to have fewer mental health and behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:26:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922103132.htm Scientists have shown that defects in the protein CAPRIN1 are the cause of various neurological impairments. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:31:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922103132.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915165319.htm Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:53:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915165319.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220908100020.htm Children of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to those whose mothers did not have obesity, according to new research. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220908100020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220812224142.htm Among children born at term (37--41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:41:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220812224142.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220725164909.htm Scientists conducted a study to image the neural activity analogues to cognitive flexibility and discover differences in the brain activity of children with ADHD and those without. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:49:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220725164909.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713114545.htm In a study that followed preterm infants for seven years, investigators found that children who received greater quantities of maternal milk both during and after time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) had greater academic achievement, higher IQs and reduced ADHD symptoms. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:45:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713114545.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220617101604.htm Researchers found that recordings from the retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each condition. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:16:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220617101604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519125747.htm Pharmacologic treatment in children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders reduces the risk of substance use later in life, especially in ADHD. Earlier-onset and longer-lasting treatment were most effective at reducing the later onset of substance use disorders. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:57:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519125747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519115333.htm Here's another good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests. Thu, 19 May 2022 11:53:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519115333.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220426101650.htm A study reports that children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation randomized to take a micronutrient formula were three times more likely to show symptomatic improvement on blinded clinician ratings, compared to those in the placebo group (54% versus 18%). The micronutrient formula, consisting of all known vitamins and essential minerals, was administered for eight weeks. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:16:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220426101650.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220412141107.htm Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) may be a better diagnosis for some people than ADHD, according to a new study. MD is a condition whereby people slip into involved highly detailed and realistic daydreams that can last hours at the cost of normal functioning. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:11:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220412141107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220407161941.htm Mutant mice are providing scientists with a new neurobiological framework to understand the brain changes observed in distractible humans who carry a common gene variant whose frequency has been associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The scientists demonstrate that mice that express the variant adopt an inattentive phenotype similar to that seen in humans. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:19:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220407161941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220303112243.htm Using a model of fMRI data collected from 92 individuals performing several types of attention-related tasks, researchers successfully predicted how well those individuals would perform on the tasks based on their brain scans alone. This generalized model can also predict severity of an individual case of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. The study was published March 3 in the journal Nature Human Behavior. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:22:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220303112243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220225135652.htm New research has found that people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to also exhibit hoarding behaviors, which can have a serious impact on their quality of life. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:56:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220225135652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220118145949.htm High school students who have trouble paying attention in class are more likely to admit to cheating, a new study shows. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:59:49 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/01/220118145949.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211217151933.htm Scientists report that norepinephrine, a fundamental chemical for brain performance, is locally regulated in a brain region called the visual cortex. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:19:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211217151933.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211216145016.htm In habituation, an organism gets so used to a ubiquitous sight, smell, sensation or sound that it virtually disappears. Researchers have identified a transporter protein in the brain that plays a vital role in habituation. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:50:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211216145016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211015184215.htm A study involving some 11,000 dogs demonstrated that the gender, age and breed of the dog, as well as any behavioral problems and certain environmental factors, are connected to hyperactive and impulsive behavior and inattention (ADHD). Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:42:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211015184215.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210923102042.htm A new study describes the existence of a complex built by dopamine and noradrenergic receptors that could be a therapeutic target of potential interest to tackle the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impulsivity. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:20:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210923102042.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210916173451.htm Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:34:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210916173451.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210909123905.htm A large study has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study shows that parents and grandparents of individuals with ADHD were at higher risk of dementia than those with children and grandchildren without ADHD. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:39:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210909123905.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210813100258.htm Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a new study. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:02:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210813100258.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210706191617.htm Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study in Sweden. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:16:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210706191617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629134327.htm Tests of a drug known to stimulate brain activity have shown early success in reducing symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in 38 men and women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.) Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:43:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629134327.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629120746.htm Scientists explored a technique called 'neurofeedback,' which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients' concentration abilities, but also that the attention improvement was closely linked to an enhanced response from the brain -- the P3 wave -- which is known to reflect integration of information in the brain. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:07:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629120746.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210506104753.htm Children born in December are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with a learning disorder as those born in January in school districts with a December 31 cut-off date. ADHD was found not to affect the association between month of birth and the likelihood of a learning disability diagnosis. Thu, 06 May 2021 10:47:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210506104753.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210407110411.htm Children experiencing cognitive problems such as low attention, poor memory or lack of inhibition may later suffer mental health issues as teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:04:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210407110411.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210223110358.htm In one of largest and most comprehensive investigations of college students with ADHD ever conducted, new research confirms students with ADHD face significant challenges across all four years of college and predicts ways academic outcomes can be improved. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:03:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210223110358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210210165941.htm 暴露在细菌引起咽喉炎does not appear to make Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders worse in children and teens, according to a new study. However, exposure was associated with increased symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness. 结婚,2021年2月10 16:59:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210210165941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127171838.htm A new study has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:18:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127171838.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201230094226.htm The introduction of computer simulation to the identification of symptoms in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has potential to provide an additional objective tool to gauge the presence and severity of behavioral problems, researchers suggest. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:42:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201230094226.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201221121732.htm Adapting a traditional endless runner video game and using a raccoon as the protagonist, researchers have developed a platform that allows the identification and evaluation of the degree of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:17:32 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201221121732.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201218084147.htm Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional control after a sleepless night than individuals with low ADHD-traits, a new study reports. Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:41:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201218084147.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201204110213.htm A new study finds a connection between gestational age and ADHD in children with Down syndrome. An earlier gestational age is linked to higher ADHD symptoms later in childhood. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:02:13 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201204110213.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201026095419.htm Researchers have revealed the key factors that can improve outcomes in children with ADHD, a disorder that costs Australia US$13 billion a year in social and economic losses. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:54:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201026095419.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201021085107.htm Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby's brain development, a large study shows. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:51:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201021085107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201019082843.htm Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:28:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201019082843.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201016112903.htm New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar intake, and that it may have an evolutionary basis. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:29:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201016112903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201013141749.htm Scottish children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions experience greater school absenteeism and exclusion, poorer exam attainment and increased unemployment, according to a study. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:17:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201013141749.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200929123524.htm Extracurricular sport in middle childhood diminishes subsequent ADHD symptoms in girls, but not in boys, a new study suggests. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:35:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200929123524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200922112301.htm 研究人员发现可能存在的关键基因differences in the causes of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) between African Americans and people of European ancestry, which may play an important part in how patients of different ethnic backgrounds respond to treatments for this condition. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:23:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200922112301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200818142135.htm A new study reports that the risk of being involved in car crashes increases for those diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study looked specifically at the rate of car crashes by adulthood, which was 1.45 times higher in those with a childhood history of ADHD compared to adults with no ADHD. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:21:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200818142135.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200812164926.htm Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day -- all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new study found that this dynamic may also be linked to increased entrepreneurial behavior. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200812164926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200624151535.htm For decades, neuropsychologists have used the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children test as the gold-standard intelligence quotient (IQ) test to determine the intellectual abilities of children with special needs. However, this comprehensive test can take up to 2 hours to complete, and many children with special needs have a difficult time participating in such long tests. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:15:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200624151535.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200527123344.htm The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Paleolithic to the present day, according to new research. Wed, 27 May 2020 12:33:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200527123344.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200416094212.htm Emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents have been linked to higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:42:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200416094212.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200227114457.htm Different learning difficulties do not correspond to specific regions of the brain, as previously thought, say researchers. Instead poor connectivity between 'hubs' within the brain is much more strongly related to children's difficulties. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:44:57 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200227114457.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200210104120.htm The risk of ADHD was 34 percent higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy than in those children whose mother's vitamin D level was sufficient during the first and second trimesters. The result was adjusted for maternal age, socioeconomic status and psychiatric history. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:41:20 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200210104120.htm