Source: Fox News
Summary
A study led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that ADHD may be linked to a higher risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The research, involving 187,000 adults aged 50 and older, analyzed electronic health records and genetic data from the NIH All of Us Research Program. Participants with ADHD had twice the rate of cognitive impairment compared to those without the disorder. After adjusting for other factors, ADHD was associated with more than four times the risk of cognitive decline. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, noted the findings show an association, not causation. Researchers suggested that genetic and medical data support the link, but further investigation is needed.
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This guidance has been heard before.
ADHD and dementia risk are linked in a new study.
Observational data shows a strong association.
Genetic and medical records support the pattern.
Uncertainty remains, but the pattern feels familiar.
Author: Evan Null
