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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

People diagnosed with ADHD as adults could be ‘at greater risk of dementia’

Conceptual illustration showing an overstimulated brain in a chaotic world.
Conceptual illustration showing an overstimulated brain in a chaotic world. Photograph: Steven Mcdowell/Science Photo Libary/Getty Images

People who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as adults could be at greater risk of developing dementia later in life, research suggests.

While experts cautioned that the study did not establish whether the apparent link was cause and effect, they say it highlights the need to explore possible connections further and examine whether ADHD medications mitigate any potential dementia risk.

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