The Rich Roll Podcast cover image

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen On All Things Brain Health, Dementia, Alzheimer’s & ADHD

The Rich Roll Podcast

00:00

Exercise and Focus with ADD Symptoms

Exercise helped the speaker to exhaust themselves physically before focusing, preventing difficulties in concentrating. The symptoms of ADD include short attention span for regular routine tasks, while attention can be maintained for new, stimulating, or fear-inducing activities due to intrinsic dopamine levels. People with ADD might do well in tasks they find interesting, like having a crush on a teacher, showcasing an erratic attention span.

Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app