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ADHD Linked to Thinking and Memory Problems in Later Life

Researchers found adults with ADHD had a 4.6 times higher hazard of cognitive impairment, and genetic risk raised dementia odds by 35%.

Summary by RTÉ
Experts call for adults with ADHD to have monitoring as they age after finding a "markedly" increased risk of cognitive impairment.

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ADHD linked to thinking and memory problems in later life

Experts call for adults with ADHD to have monitoring as they age after finding a "markedly" increased risk of cognitive impairment.

·Ireland
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ADHD in Adulthood: Affected May Have an Increased Risk of Dementia

A new study suggests that adults with ADHD may have a higher risk of mental breakdown in old age. What could be behind it.

·Berlin, Germany
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Experts uncover link between ADHD and memory problems in later life

Experts have urged regular ‘monitoring’ for older adults living with the condition

·London, United Kingdom
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ADHD could raise the risk of dementia three-fold, study suggests

People with ADHD may be up to four times more likely to develop memory problems in later life compared to those without the disorder, a major study has found.

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ADHD Linked to Four-Fold Risk of Future Cognitive Impairment

6.7% of participants with ADHD developed dementia or cognitive impairment, compared to 3.4% of those without ADHD.

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Neuroscience NewsNeuroscience News

Adults With ADHD Face Higher Long-Term Dementia Risk

Adults with ADHD have over 4 times the risk of dementia, backed by genetic data from 187,000 older adults.

·The Woodlands, United States
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dailymail.com broke the news on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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