"We know that intrinsic fidgeting helps people with ADHD focus, but we're still researching whether devices can deliver the same effect," Schweitzer said. Schweitzer and colleagues from UC Santa Cruz ...
New research suggests that playing music in the background could help people with ADHD concentrate, especially when it's fast-paced and engaging. Rather than being a distraction, background music ...
It’s no secret that focus and concentration can be an issue for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). According to statistics (1), the disorder affects up to 5% of Americans, ...
Managing ADHD is a constant challenge, but an unexpectedly simple tool has shown promise: headphones. For individuals struggling with focus and concentration, headphones—especially noise-canceling ...
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If you’ve ever struggled to pay attention, even on tasks you care about, you’re not alone—and if you’re living with ADHD, this challenge can feel nearly constant. ADHD doesn’t just make it hard to ...
For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was ...
Teenagers with ADHD often struggle to focus. Even tasks that seem simple to others—completing homework, studying for a test, or even following a conversation—can feel overwhelming and exhausting. The ...
For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very different is at play. These drugs don't actually provide laser-sharp focus ...
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, and one ...
Even though it's 2021, not much seems that different than a week ago. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change all of our lives in ways we could never have imagined a year ago. For older teens and ...