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ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves. Here's the neuroscience behind it

For this reason, ADHD is considered to be a neurodevelopmental disorder. These neurological imbalances manifest as attention difficulties, disorganization, or hyperactivity and ... read more

People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found. read more

Unlocking the ADHD Brain - Psychology Today

Key points. An imbalance in brain levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are involved in ADHD symptomology. The prefrontal cortex integrates information from several brain regions influencing ... read more

Dopamine menus: Give your brain some space

You likely are accustomed to encountering a range of menus in daily life, but there is one that may be new to you: a dopamine menu. read more

Norepinephrine: Dopamine’s Less Glamorous Wonder Twin

Our most popular blog post last year was all about dopamine, the sexiest of the brain’s chemical signals involved in ADHD.Dopamine is sexy, and has even become a bit of an internet meme, because ... read more

Does Nutrition Play a Role in ADHD? - Healthline

According to a 2023 study, iron, zinc, and copper influence the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, which are involved in many attention-related symptoms in ADHD. read more

ADHD meds don’t work for everyone – a new study reveals why

Research reveals dopamine receptor ratios, not just dopamine levels, impact Ritalin's effectiveness for ADHD, ... D2 receptors are more involved in modulating the overall dopamine system. read more

Dopamine deficiency: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today

A dopamine deficiency may have links to several medical conditions, including depression, Parkinson’s disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dopamine is a neurotransmitter ... read more

How Some Elite Athletes Channel Their ADHD Into A Superpower - Women's Health

The ADHD brain also seems to have impaired neurotransmitter activity, including norepinephrine and dopamine, which play roles in stress, motivation, and reward-seeking behavior. read more

In need of a dopamine hit? 5 things to know about creating a dopamine menu | CNN

Dopamine is a crucial neurotransmitter involved in our brain’s reward system. ... Tivers, who co-coined the term dopamenu, is an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, ... read more

If you don’t have ADHD, Adderall and Ritalin won’t work for you

Dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter that acts to regulate feelings of pleasure and motivation, is involved in several mental processes, such as memory, mood, motivation, and focus, all of which ... read more