Huberman Lab

ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

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Sep 13, 2021
Dive into the complexities of ADHD, unraveling myths and revealing its genetic roots. Discover how dopamine plays a crucial role in attention and focus. Explore effective treatments, both behavioral and pharmacological, to sharpen concentration for everyone. Learn about attentional blinks and how physical movement, meditation, and even cannabis can enhance focus. Plus, examine the surprising impact of smartphones on attention spans and how reducing device use can boost cognitive performance. These insights offer practical strategies to improve focus in daily life.
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ADHD, Genetics, and Intelligence

  • ADHD has a strong genetic component, influencing neural circuits and chemical usage.
  • It's unrelated to intelligence; individuals with ADHD can have varying IQ levels.
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From ADD to ADHD

  • The renaming of ADD to ADHD improved diagnosis by recognizing hyperactivity's link to attention issues.
  • Increased adult ADHD rates raise questions about undetected childhood cases and the impact of modern life.
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Hyperfocus in ADHD

  • People with ADHD are easily distracted and impulsive, but can hyperfocus on enjoyable tasks.
  • This suggests an ability to attend, but difficulty engaging attention for less interesting activities.
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