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Adult ADHD

Everyone gets distracted occasionally, but if you have real trouble with impulsive behavior, or an inability to pay attention or sit still, you could have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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This condition affects millions of grown men and women—not just rambunctious kids.

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  • No Increase in Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Seen with ADHD Meds

    The million-plus U.S. adults who take medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to be increasing their risk of heart attack or stroke, as some experts have feared, according to a new study.

  • Little Evidence of Heart Risks From ADHD Meds

    By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — Medications commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder don’t appear to raise the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems in children and young adults, new research shows. And if any increased risk from stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta does exist, the danger in [...]

  • Parental Training May Benefit ADHD Kids Under 6: Report

    TUESDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) — Training parents in how to manage children’s problem behaviors can improve the conduct of preschool children with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new report. The researchers also found insufficient evidence to support the use of ADHD medications in children younger than 6 years of age, but two [...]

  • ADHD With Poor Emotional Control Seems to Run in Families

    MONDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) — Some adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also experience excessive emotional reactions to everyday situations, a combination that appears to run in families. That’s the finding of a Massachusetts General Hospital study that included 83 participants — 23 with ADHD alone, 27 with ADHD plus deficient emotional self-regulation (DESR), 33 [...]

  • Birth Even a Few Weeks Early May Raise Odds for ADHD

    By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) — The risk that children will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rises with every week they are born short of full term, a new study suggests. Earlier studies have shown an association between a too-early birth and the increased risk for ADHD. This study adds to that data by [...]

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