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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

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Reframing Perspectives on ADHD

Some researchers suggest that sugar may trigger hyperactivity symptoms by making the brain signal a foraging bounty, indicating a potential evolutionary link to ADHD. The evolution of ADHD and its usefulness in the past remain uncertain, emphasizing the need to revise our understanding of how brains function and view disorders. Originally termed 'hyperkinetic impulse disorder,' ADHD was described as an 'immoral defect of moral control in children,' highlighting societal perceptions influencing disorder labels.

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