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Study suggests why ADHD might increase dementia risk

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Research has found a link between ADHD, iron in the brain, and dementia risk. Tetra Images/Getty Images
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most commonly diagnosed in childhood, but diagnoses in adults are increasing.
  • Adult ADHD is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, but experts do not yet know why.
  • A new study has found that people with ADHD in adulthood have increased iron in regions of their brain and elevated levels of markers of nerve damage, both of which…

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