A deficit in the executive function of the brain or ‘attention deficit disorder’ is a challenge in varying degrees for many people. Some can achieve their goals and training notwithstanding, others drop out of education and give up on dreams because they are not able to meet requirements, or are told they’re not trying hard enough or not cut out for school. Lost productivity can be a life-long consequence.
New studies find that adults with ADHD tend to have more health problems and shorter life-expectancy. Many struggle with addiction, relationship problems and frustration throughout their life. It’s an affliction that can run in families and something which I have witnessed up close in my own. There is a lot of stigma and ignorance around this condition, including in the medical profession. Worse, many parents that go undiagnosed or untreated are then unable or unaware of how to help their children when they present similar symptoms. Early diagnosis is best, but it’s never too late to seek help. On the upside, studies show that some tasks can benefit from The Creativity of ADHD.
The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti: How adult ADHD can ‘ravage’ adult life https://t.co/1eo76gIZJb
— Danielle Park (@kdaniellepark) March 1, 2019
Recent studies also show that cardiovascular exercise gives a boost to the brain’s executive function, and the improvements were particularly noted in men, see Exercise gives older men a better brain boost:
This pattern of connectivity was more robust in the women and has been positively associated with executive function, which are skills that contribute to being able to focus, pay attention and manage time. Fitness levels, however, were more strongly associated with improving this brain efficiency pattern for men than women.
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