Aggieland ADHD Center

02/06/2024

Adult ADHD is associated with a higher risk for dementia, but medications and lifestyle changes may lower risk.

11/29/2023

09/06/2023

Having ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is linked to an increased risk of major depression, PTSD, anorexia nervosa and attempted su***de, a new study found.

09/03/2023

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08/09/2023

07/30/2023

Seeing quite a few "views" lately. I haven't concentrated on this topic in some time, but maybe it's time to start this up again.

Can't open the Center anymore, but feel free to like and follow!

12/05/2022

ADHD medication is not associated with hypertension, heart failure, or other cardiovascular disease in patients of any age, according to a new meta-analysis that could revolutionize treatment for middle-aged and older adults with attention deficit disorder.

11/23/2022

Research suggests that the soundtrack to your child's homework should comprise these 21 songs, proven to change the electromagnetic frequency of brain waves for optimal focus.

09/15/2022

"So your kid swore at you. Positive punishment means you add something aversive; you hit them. Negative punishment is decreasing the likelihood that they'll ...

10/28/2021

ADHD NEWSSTAND FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS The Myth of ADHD Overdiagnosis By Margaret H. Sibley, PhD ADHD is not overdiagnosed, but it may be often misdiagnosed. Sometimes people think ADHD is overdiagnosed because diagnoses have increased over time. It could be true that some diagnosed people do not...

10/28/2021

There is some deep genetics associated with this article, and I've checked a few other references which are in agreement but less enthusiastic for this being a new way to assess for ADHD and other psychiatric disorders.
It shows that there may be an underlying defect that can blossom into so many recognized disorders. Interesting read.

ADHD is a very complex disorder. The number of factors contributing to symptoms is vast — and growing. MTHFR is a genetic abnormality that’s somewhat common in individuals with ADHD, and its presence could explain a lot, and offer additional treatments. Here is what you need to know.