Study Finds Association Between Adult ADHD and Cognitive Decline: 7% Compared to 3%

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Research published in JAMA Psychiatry involving nearly 200,000 Americans aged 50 and above revealed that approximately 7% of individuals with ADHD experienced cognitive impairment, a potential early indicator of dementia, in contrast to around 3% of those without ADHD. According to the CDC, roughly 15.5 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with ADHD. The underlying reasons for this connection remain an essential question, and current evidence does not definitively show whether treatment for ADHD affects future outcomes. Dementia specialist Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk notes that organizational difficulties could be one contributing factor. It is important to recognize this as a correlation rather than a cause-and-effect relationship. Consult your healthcare provider if you have any concerns. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00Could ADHD raise your risk of dementia later in life?

00:03A new study in JAMA Psychiatry looked at about 200,000 Americans, aged 50 or older.

00:09About 7% of people with ADHD developed cognitive impairment, an early sign of dementia,

00:15compared with about 3% of people without ADHD.

00:18The CDC says about 15.5 million U.S. adults have ADHD.

00:22Researchers say why the link exists is a crucial, unanswered question.

00:26And there is no convincing evidence yet on whether treating ADHD changes later outcomes.

00:32Dementia expert Dr. Elizabeth Landsberg says difficulty with organization may be one factor.

00:37This shows an association, not proof of cause.

00:40If you are worried, talk to your doctor.

00:43Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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