Dopamine
Here's an article Patricia Quinn MD and I were recently quoted in, regarding ADHD and menopause: It’s hard enough having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But if you’re a woman going through perimenopause or menopause, you might find it getting even harder. Diminishing estrogen levels can actually exacerbate symptoms, ... Continue reading "ADHD and Menopause: What [...]
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans were used to measure dopamine synaptic markers in adults with unmedicated ADHD and adults without ADHD. The study found that A reduction in dopamine synaptic markers associated with symptoms of inattention was shown in the dopamine reward pathway of participants with ADHD. (Volkow, et al., 2009). This means that for people [...]
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I have to exercise every day. Partly out of necessity, and partly because the dogs would stage a mutiny if I didn't walk them twice a day. When I exercise, my ability to focus improves, and I sleep more soundly. Exercising raises the amount of dopamine in the brain. Since people with ADHD have a low [...]