April Anderson+FollowADHD Meds: Not What We Thought!Turns out Adderall and Ritalin don’t just help kids with ADHD focus by targeting attention networks. New brain scans show these meds actually boost alertness and make boring stuff (like homework) feel a bit more rewarding. It’s more about keeping kids awake and motivated than directly fixing attention. Wild, right? Docs say this could change how we think about ADHD treatment and maybe even how we diagnose it in the future. #Health #BodyHealth #ADHD1810Share
wilsonjames+FollowADHD Meds: Not What We Thought!Mind = blown: ADHD meds like Adderall and Ritalin don’t actually boost your ability to focus. New research says they just make your brain feel more awake and make boring stuff seem more interesting. So, kids aren’t suddenly better at paying attention—they’re just more motivated to stick with tasks. And if you’re sleep-deprived? These meds can even mask that tired-brain feeling. But don’t skip sleep—doctors say it’s still super important! #Health #BodyHealth #ADHD11Share
Jennifer Wilson+FollowADHD Meds: Not What We Thought?!Turns out, ADHD meds like Ritalin don’t actually work by boosting your attention centers. A massive new brain study found they mostly fire up the parts of your brain that control wakefulness and reward. Basically, these meds make boring stuff feel more interesting and help you power through fatigue—almost like a brain energy drink. Wildest part? They can even mask the effects of not getting enough sleep. So maybe it’s not about focus, but about keeping your brain hyped! #Health #BodyHealth #ADHD20Share
Jason Weaver+FollowPregnancy Antibiotics & ADHD: What’s the Link?Did you know taking antibiotics during pregnancy might slightly bump up your kid’s risk of ADHD? A huge new study found the risk is higher if you take antibiotics in the second or third trimester, and especially if you need multiple rounds. But don’t freak out—antibiotics are still super important if you’re sick. The takeaway? Docs say only use them when really needed, not just in case! #Health #BodyHealth #ADHD00Share
Ashley Turner+FollowWould You Trust an ADHD App?The FDA just greenlit LumosityRx, a prescription smartphone app designed to boost attention in adults with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Digital therapeutics are on the rise, but can an app truly match traditional treatments for a complex condition like ADHD? Would you be open to using tech like this, or do you think digital health tools risk oversimplifying mental health care? Let’s debate the future of digital medicine! #Tech #DigitalHealth #ADHD00Share
Logan Flowers+FollowWhy ADHD Diagnoses Are Really SoaringADHD and mental health diagnoses are up, but it’s not just people chasing labels or benefits. The real story? The NHS is so overwhelmed that quick assessments and fast discharges are the norm, leaving people lost when they need follow-up. The debate about ‘overdiagnosis’ is missing the point: the system’s designed for speed, not long-term care. Until that changes, more people will fall through the cracks. #Health #MentalHealth #ADHD00Share
Logan Flowers+FollowADHD: Genius in Disguise? Grant Cardone Thinks SoGrant Cardone just flipped the script on ADHD and bipolar disorder, calling them 'gifts from God' instead of disorders. He says society slaps negative labels on people who are just wired differently—and maybe even for greatness. According to Cardone, if you’re hyper, obsessed, or can’t sit still, you might actually be a misunderstood genius. He’s not a doctor, but he’s all about turning what others see as flaws into your superpower. Thoughts? #Health #MentalHealth #ADHD00Share
Brandon Burke+FollowDaydreaming Isn’t Always ADHD?!Turns out, there’s a whole syndrome that’s NOT ADHD but gets mistaken for it: cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS). Kids with CDS aren’t just inattentive—they’re big daydreamers, often confused, and move at a slower mental pace. New research says CDS is its own thing, not just a type of ADHD. Bonus: CDS kids tend to have more anxiety and sleep issues, but fewer behavioral blowups. Accurate diagnosis = better support! #Health #MentalHealth #ADHD00Share
Theresa Mccoy+FollowADHD Awareness May Be Tricking Your BrainEver learn about ADHD symptoms and suddenly feel like you have them? You’re not alone. A new study found that mental health awareness campaigns can make healthy young adults falsely self-diagnose with ADHD—just from hearing about the symptoms! But here’s the twist: a quick lesson on the “nocebo effect” (basically, how negative expectations mess with your mind) can stop this from happening. Turns out, a little context goes a long way in keeping us from jumping to conclusions about our mental health. #Health #MentalHealth #ADHD00Share
Michelle Welch+FollowYour Brain Folds Could Predict ADHD Med SuccessWild science alert: Researchers found that the way your brain folds (yep, those squiggly lines on your cortex) might actually predict how well you respond to ADHD treatment. People with more folds in certain frontal brain areas tended to see bigger improvements, no matter if they were doing therapy or taking meds. But here’s the kicker: neither therapy nor meds beat the control groups overall. So, your brain’s shape might matter more than the treatment itself! #Health #BodyHealth #ADHD10Share
