Brain Matters Adult ADHD may take a toll on the brain. Here’s what to know. Adult ADHD is associated with a higher risk for dementia, but medications and lifestyle changes may lower risk.

The brains of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show changes similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. This is the finding of a study conducted by ...

Dementia developed in 13% of those with ADHD and in 7% of others, the findings showed. "Adults with ADHD have a substantially increased risk for dementia," Reichenberg said.

ADHD Medications Might Cut Dementia Risk. Additionally, the analysis found no clear increase in dementia risk linked with adult ADHD among those who received psychostimulant medication.

Dementia occurred among 13% of adults with ADHD and 7% without adult ADHD. However, finding why adult ADHD and dementia seem to be connected was something researchers could not find.

An adult brain with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more vulnerable to damage linked to dementia. That’s what a recent study from researchers in Switzerland has uncovered.

An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the ...

Adults with ADHD have higher brain iron levels and nerve damage markers that may explain their increased dementia risk. Learn about 5 key brain connections.

ADHD and dementia: A potential connection. ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting approximately 3.5% of adults, according to a 2008 World Health Organization (WHO) study. It is ...

An adult brain with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more vulnerable to damage linked to dementia. That’s what a recent study from researchers in Switzerland has uncovered.

A study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has identified biological markers in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that ...