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Understanding ADHD: How It Affects Your Brain, Focus, and Decision-Making
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, ADHD has a profound impact on an individual’s ability to focus, make decisions, and manage daily tasks. To truly understand ADHD, looking at how it affects the brain’s decision-making and concentration is essential.
How ADHD Affects the Brain
ADHD is fundamentally rooted in the brain’s structure and function. Research has shown that ADHD affects several key regions, particularly the prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions like planning, decision-making, and regulating attention and behavior. Here are some of the ways ADHD impacts brain function:
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Manage episode 439056936 series 2438409
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, ADHD has a profound impact on an individual’s ability to focus, make decisions, and manage daily tasks. To truly understand ADHD, looking at how it affects the brain’s decision-making and concentration is essential.
How ADHD Affects the Brain
ADHD is fundamentally rooted in the brain’s structure and function. Research has shown that ADHD affects several key regions, particularly the prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions like planning, decision-making, and regulating attention and behavior. Here are some of the ways ADHD impacts brain function:
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