From Inc · · 50s
Does ADHD Increase Dementia Risk?
ADHD linked to higher dementia risk in 187,341 adults study reveals.
In brief
ADHD linked to higher dementia risk in 187,341 adults study reveals. Adults with ADHD have a higher risk of developing dementia based on a study of 187,341 Americans aged 50+. Originally reported by Inc.
ADHD and Dementia Study
Bill Murphy Jr. asks if ADHD increases dementia risk after finding a study of 187,341 Americans.
“That is a great question”
Study Focus
Scientists examined health records and genetic data from adults aged 50+ with diagnosed ADHD.
Key Finding
Adults with ADHD had a substantially higher likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Study Publication
The research was published in JAMA Psychiatry, a leading medical journal.
Author Background
Bill Murphy Jr. is founder of Understandably and contributing editor at Inc.
Why This Matters
The study highlights a potential link between ADHD and cognitive decline in older adults.
The bottom line
Adults with ADHD have a higher risk of developing dementia based on a study of 187,341 Americans aged 50+.
