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health1 day ago•11 min saved

Moms See Themselves in Their Kids as ADHD Diagnoses Rise

A growing number of mothers are being diagnosed with ADHD after recognizing similar patterns in themselves while their children undergo evaluation. Experts say the rise reflects better awareness of how ADHD presents in women and adults, not just in boys and children. Parenthood often unmasks underlying ADHD due to the heavy mental load and stress, with genetics meaning if a parent has ADHD, offspring may as well. Diagnosis can be life-changing, followed by treatments like medication, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments that help moms feel more like themselves and better support their families.

via New York Post|

#adhd #adult-diagnosis #health

health2 days ago•206 min saved

Energy Drain: How Open Loops Zap Your Day

Open loops—unfinished tasks and the mental hum of constant to-dos—can sap energy more than you’d expect. Psychologists say procrastination often arises from negative emotions tied to tasks and a focus on short-term discomfort, which can lead to broader consequences like stress and health issues. Experts recommend understanding your procrastination style, starting small (a five‑minute task or getting dressed for a gym session), practicing self‑compassion, and gradually building habits (even with ADHD or other conditions) to regain energy and momentum. Therapy or evidence‑based tools can help those with underlying issues, turning avoidance into sustainable action.

via CNN|

#adhd #energy #health

wellness5 days ago•16 min saved

House Shoes: A Simple Habit to Reduce ADHD Task Paralysis

A HuffPost Wellness piece explains how wearing dedicated “house shoes” can help some people with ADHD initiate chores by creating a physical cue that signals the brain to stay in task mode. Experts recommend starting with small tasks, wearing the shoes only during the task, and recognizing that this approach may not work for everyone, while also encouraging professional ADHD assessment and treatment if needed to improve motivation and self-esteem.

via HuffPost|

#adhd #executive-dysfunction #habits

arts-entertainment6 days ago•15 min saved

Channel 4’s ADHD Myth documentary triggers backlash and Ofcom complaints

Channel 4’s documentary The Great ADHD Myth? has sparked backlash, with ADHD UK filing Ofcom complaints and critics calling it unbalanced, while others praise it for provoking debate; the program questions whether ADHD is a medical condition and features an experiment with a 10-year-old, drawing mixed reactions and a Channel 4 defence of its remit.

via The Independent|

#adhd #arts-entertainment #channel-4

mental-health11 days ago•29 min saved

Caffeine and L-theanine may boost attention in teens with ADHD (not a replacement for meds)

A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study in 21 adolescents with ADHD found that a single high-dose combination of L-theanine and caffeine improved selective attention, reduced false alarms, and lessened progressive slowing of responses during a 12-minute task, with EEG suggesting faster target evaluation and greater neural resource allocation. While methylphenidate also reduced false alarms and sped responses, the L-theanine–caffeine combo did not replicate the same speed boost. The researchers caution the findings do not imply this combo should replace established ADHD treatments and call for larger, longer-term studies to assess real-world benefits and safety.

via psypost.org|

#adhd #caffeine #eeg

science12 days ago•50 min saved

Birth order tied to 150 health risks in a massive sibling study

A large study analyzing medical data from about 10 million U.S. siblings found birth order is associated with about 150 health conditions. First-borns showed higher rates of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diagnoses (autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD) and immune/allergic conditions like food allergies, while second-borns had higher rates of migraines, shingles, substance-use disorders, and gastritis. The study shows correlations at the population level, not causation, and has limitations including reliance on insurance claims and possible differences in diagnosis and healthcare-seeking behavior. Researchers emphasize birth order as a modest risk marker, with mechanisms like parental attention, early microbial exposure, and maternal changes across pregnancies remaining to be proven.

via Yahoo|

#adhd #autism #birth-order

health13 days ago•40 min saved

Older vs younger siblings: a massive study links birth order to 150 health patterns

A large study of 10 million American siblings across 569 disease categories finds birth order is associated with about 150 health conditions. First-borns show higher rates of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD) and several allergies, while second-borns have higher rates of migraines, shingles, substance-use disorders, and gastritis. The authors stress these are population-level correlations, not proof of causation, and note that insurance-claims data (not biology alone) and factors like parental attention, early microbial exposure, and maternal changes between pregnancies may influence the patterns. The work, by researchers at the University of Chicago and Columbia University, appeared in Nature Health and should be interpreted as a modest risk marker rather than a definitive predictor.

via Currently.com|

#adhd #autism #birth-order

health13 days ago•4 min saved

Triple-action ADHD drug centanafadine offers a new treatment option

Centanafadine (Simtriyo) is a US-approved ADHD medication for adults and children aged 6+ that uniquely increases dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin by blocking their reuptake. This triple-action approach differs from most stimulants, which mainly affect dopamine and norepinephrine, and has led to debate over whether centanafadine is a stimulant. In four phase-3 trials it improved ADHD symptoms versus placebo and was generally well tolerated, though no head-to-head comparisons with existing meds have been published. Common side effects include reduced appetite, insomnia, dry mouth, and headache, with a warning for suicidal thoughts. It is not yet approved in Australia, and research into its potential for ADHD with anxiety or depression is ongoing.

via theconversation.com|

#adhd #centanafadine #dopamine

health13 days ago•6 min saved

Birth Order Ties to Distinct Health Risks Across 10 Million Siblings

A study of 10 million U.S. siblings across 569 diseases found birth-order patterns: first-borns have higher rates of neurodevelopmental/psychiatric conditions (autism, ADHD, Tourette's, OCD) and allergies, while second-borns show more migraines, shingles, GI issues and substance-use disorders. The findings are correlations, not causation, and are limited by insurance-claims data and family dynamics; researchers describe birth order as a modest population-level risk marker rather than a precise predictor.

via Fox News|

#adhd #allergies #autism

health17 days ago•48 min saved

Birth Order May Tilt Your Risk for ADHD, Allergies, and More

New research analyzing health data from over five million two-child families finds birth order is linked to different disease risks: first-borns have higher odds of neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD and autism) and of food allergies and hay fever, while second-borns show higher odds of substance-use disorders and gastrointestinal conditions. A shorter gap between siblings may offer some protective effect for certain neuropsychiatric and allergic conditions. Experts caution these are population-level associations rather than causal links, and birth order is a non-modifiable, relatively weak predictor of individual risk.

via AOL.com|

#adhd #autism #birth-order

health18 days ago•2 min saved

Nurturing Parenting May Offset Prenatal Inflammation-Linked ADHD Risk

A study following more than 300 mother–child pairs found that prenatal inflammation raises ADHD symptoms in early childhood, but warm, responsive parenting in infancy can offset this risk by shaping brain development and suggesting potential interventions such as fatty acids or mindfulness.

via U.S. News & World Report|

#adhd #child-development #health

health19 days ago•5 min saved

Birth Order Linked to Broad Disease Risk in Millions of Kids

A large US study of over 10 million children with at least one sibling analyzed 569 diseases and found birth order is linked to widespread health differences: first-borns have higher risk for neuropsychiatric conditions such as ADHD and autism, while second-borns show higher risk for stomach problems and other digestive issues. About 150 diseases showed birth-order differences, with results consistent across within-family and between-family comparisons; some risks vary with age gaps between siblings, and researchers say mechanisms remain to be clarified.

via ScienceAlert|

#adhd #autism #birth-order

health29 days ago•3 min saved

Otsuka’s Simtriyo Secures FDA Nod as First‑in‑Class ADHD Therapy

The FDA approved Otsuka’s once-daily Simtriyo (centanafadine) for ADHD in patients 6 years and older, marking a first‑in‑class norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. A potential DEA scheduling decision could affect uptake, but four phase 3 trials showed symptom improvement with a large, under‑penetrated market and potential peak sales around $610 million; the drug originated from Otsuka’s 2017 Neurovance acquisition.

via Fierce Pharma|

#adhd #centanafadine #fda

health1 month ago•39 min saved

Six Quiet ADHD Realities Women Live With

A BuzzFeed Health piece highlights six often-overlooked ADHD realities for women: task paralysis and the feeling of knowing what to do but being unable to act; watching time pass while stuck between intention and action; having symptoms misread as personal flaws; the cumulative financial cost of impulsivity and missed subscriptions; the perpetual sense that others’ lives are easier while hiding the effort; and the loneliness of an invisible condition that’s frequently dismissed.

via BuzzFeed|

#adhd #health #invisible-disabilities

adhd-research-news1 month ago•26 min saved

ADHD traits blunt the brain’s automatic-learning edge, study finds

A 226-participant online study found that higher ADHD-like traits disrupt the usual automatic-learning boost that occurs when deliberate control is weakened; instead of gaining faster responses to hidden patterns, participants with ADHD traits did not show this advantage, possibly due to poorer inhibition, cue reactivity, and mind wandering, with limitations including a non-lab sample and reliance on self-reported symptoms.

via PsyPost|

#adhd #adhd-research-news #automatic-learning