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Adults with ADHD are three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults.
Adults with ADHD are three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults.
Researchers say ADHD in adults may create a neurological condition that reduces their ability to make up for cognitive decline later in life.
The results also indicate treatment with medication may help reduce the risk.
More than 3% of adults in the United States have ADHD, and most go undiagnosed.