Iron in The Brain Might Help Explain Curious Link Between ADHD And Dementia

Iron in The Brain Might Help Explain Curious Link Between ADHD And Dementia

Older adults with ADHD are at higher risk of age-related dementias like Alzheimer's disease, and an international team of neuroscientists has found a lead on why this might be the case.

Researchers at the University of Geneva and Geneva University Hospitals have identified a non-obvious link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the risk of dementia in old age. The groundbreaking findings point to the need for early diagnosis of ADHD and greater care for people who struggle with the disorder also in adulthood.