Functional MRI scans of 360 children and teens revealed that those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibited altered function in several brain networks, including those involved with attention, executive function, and processing visual and sensory information. Molecular Psychiatry, July 2022

Following a review of data from the Aidai Cohort study, researchers report that hearing loss in middle age is associated with a 2.7 times increased risk for depressive symptoms. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, September 2022

Questionnaires completed by nearly 10,000 10- to 13-year-old children revealed that those subjected to bullying online were more likely to have suicidal thoughts than their peers who are victims of offline bullying. Senior study author Dr. Ran Barzilay writes, “At a time when young adolescents are spending more time online than ever before, this study…

According to a recent study, low vitamin D status may be a risk factor for dementia and up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented by increasing vitamin D levels to 50 nmol/L. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2022

Questionnaires completed by more than 2,000 older adults revealed that 45% had a personal experience in which someone assumed they had difficulty with using technology or with their vision, hearing, or memory due to their age. JAMA Network Open, June 2022

A recent systematic review found that engaging in aerobic exercise and resistance training may slow or reverse mild-cognitive impairment. The findings suggest that physical activity should be included in a multimodal approach to address cognitive decline. Journal of Affective Disorders, August 2022

In a recent experiment, researchers asked 24 older adults with normal vision to take both visual and oral cognitive tests with and without goggles that simulate age-related macular degeneration. Investigators found that when the participants experienced impaired vision, their performance on vision-based cognitive assessments fell. Study leader Dr. Anne MacNamara adds, “A mistaken score in…

According to a new study, the number of teens admitted to the hospital for suicidal ideations or suicide attempts increased by 60% between 2019 and 2020. Researchers also observed a significant increase in admissions for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Hospital Pediatrics, May 2022

University of Helsinki researchers report that individuals with long-term insomnia symptoms in midlife are more likely to experience difficulties with memory, learning, and concentration during old age. Researcher Dr. Tea Lallukka adds, “Based on our findings, early intervention tackling insomnia symptoms, or measures aimed at improving the quality of sleep would be justified.” Journal of…

Using data from the Framingham Heart Study, researchers report the following are age-associated risk factors for dementia: hypertension at age 55, heart disease at age 65, and a history of diabetes or stroke after age 70. Lead author Dr. Emer McGrath writes, “Dementia is a complicated disease and risk prediction scores need to be tailored…