June 29 (UPI) --A drug designed to stimulate brain activity may help with excessive daydreaming, lethargy, poor memory retrieval and focusing problems in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Scientists explored a technique called 'neurofeedback,' which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of ...

Based on research on the effects of stimulants on the brain, there may be a drug discovery strategy for identifying compounds that target prefrontal-cortex-dependent cognition while avoiding the abuse ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a risk factor for co-occurring psychiatric disorders and negative psychosocial consequences in adulthood. Previous trials of psychotherapeutic ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies. The pattern of inattention, ...

A new study reveals that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder actually consists of at least two distinct structural brain subtypes, each with unique physical characteristics and behavioral ...

A new study indicates that symptoms of inattention are linked to lower performance on memory and mental processing tasks in older adults. This association appears to remain consistent regardless of ...

Many people with Adult ADHD have difficulty with accomplishing some of their most valued goals because of challenges with prioritizing, problem solving, time management, and follow through. This often ...

People often use ADD and ADHD interchangeably. Discover the medical history behind these terms and why doctors updated the official diagnosis years ago.

A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize a public workshop that will provide an opportunity for ...