Tag: adhd
ADHD: The Myth of Outgrowing and Its Impact on Adult Life Success
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that persists from childhood into adulthood, contrary to the common misconception that it fades with age. Recent research emphasizes that ADHD is not only a lifelong condition but also has significant implications on various aspects of life success, including relationships and career satisfaction. What do…
Foraging in Human Behaviour and ADHD Traits!
Latest study explores ADHD traits as foraging advantages of human behavior. Researchers looked at how people choose whether to stay in a resource area or leave to find a new one, similar to how animals forage for food. They tested whether individuals with qualities similar to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to…
Ultra-Processed Foods Intake During Pregnancy Linked To ADHD
Pregnancy is a crucial check point in human physiology. Every food item consumed has the ability to affect pregnancy outcomes positively or negatively. Previous literature have revealed association of exposure to phthalates with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents. What is the impact of food consumed during pregnancy? The research paper investigated the relationship…
Shackles of Internalised Stigma
Stigma against adult ADHD leads to isolation and fear. The perception that people are faking their diagnoses to gain benefits is harmful. Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) often carries a silent burden – the weight of internalized stigma. Unlike its childhood counterpart, adult ADHD frequently goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leaving individuals struggling with feelings of…
Is Media Use Parasitising Attention?
Published on JAMA Network, July 17, 2018 Prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in youth, with a worrisome 7% affected, and the potential increase in rates in some populations. Could digital media, like social media and streaming, might be connected to symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teenagers? The study aims to examine the association between…
Urgent Recall for Zenzedi® 30 mg Amidst Packaging Mix-Up
On January 24, 2024, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Woburn, Massachusetts, has initiated a voluntary recall of a specific lot (F230169A) of Zenzedi® CII (dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, USP) 30 mg at the consumer level. This recall is prompted by a pharmacist in Nebraska who discovered Carbinoxamine Maleate, an antihistamine drug, in a bottle labeled as…
Oculomotor Inhibition Markers of Working Memory Load
A new research article published in Nature on 22/01/2024 Effects of Involuntary Eye Movements on Memory Tasks In this study, researchers looked at how involuntary eye movements (like small fixational eye movements) can be affected by the tasks our brain is performing. They found that when participants had to remember more things, their eye movements…
IRRITABILITY & SOCIOEMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES IN ADHD
Longitudinal Research Study on Irritability and Social-Emotional Difficulties in Children with and without ADHD Objective: This research study looked at the relationship between feelings of irritability and difficulties in social and emotional aspects in children, specifically in those with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and those without. The study aimed to understand how these difficulties are related…
Breaking Barriers: Goggins opens up about ADHD
David Goggins, renowned for his extraordinary accomplishments like running 100 miles in under 24 hours, is dispelling the notion that his running prowess stems from genetic advantages. He openly discusses the impact of ADD/ADHD on his ability to study, describing it as a continual struggle for concentration. In highlighting the significant hurdles posed by ADD/ADHD,…
