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TOP HEART SURGEON: IT'S LIKE GIVING YOUR BODY A NEW "BATTERY"
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| We all want more energy. Now, one doctor says he's found the secret. According to Dr. Steven Gundry — a husband, father, and world-renowned cardiologist — tiredness and fatigue are an epidemic in America. Fortunately, this is a problem you can easily solve at home. Dr. Gundry — who turns 71 this year — says his secret involves a little-known food that helps "unlock" your true physical and mental potential. News of this has caught the attention of the media. And this "trick" is becoming popular with Americans in their 50s, 60s, and 70s — who are now reporting a pleasant surge of youthful vitality.* Dr. Gundry serves as the personal physician to many A-list celebrities. But you don't have to be a Hollywood star to take advantage of this secret. Because now — for the first time ever — Dr. Gundry has created a short video where he explains his method from beginning to end (complete with instructions), so you can try it for yourself at home. "Life's too short to feel tired all the time," he says. "So, if this tip can help folks put the bounce in their step, I'm happy to help! After all, energy is one of the greatest gifts you can have in life." The video has since gone viral and received over 250,000 views. So far, the reviews have been stunning, with countless of Americans feeling half their age. * One viewer commented: "This is amazing! I'm 63 and have more gusto than I know what to do with. I've even started dancing again. This is so easy, it almost feels like cheating."✝* Click here to watch the presentation |  | Watch The Video When you watch this groundbreaking presentation, you'll also discover: - How Dr. Gundry lost 70lbs of fat** (and finally relieved his joint discomforts)…
- The surprising link between rusting metal and your current energy levels...
- And the life-changing secret it can teach you about your body…
Plus, the 60-second "energy trick" that you can try at home.✝* Click here to watch the presentation. | | *All individuals are unique. As such, your results can and will vary.
**Dr. Gundry's results were achieved through a healthy diet and lifestyle. Individual results can vary.
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Adults With ADHD Had Higher Rates of Cognitive Impairment Later in Life A JAMA Psychiatry study of 187,341 adults over 50 found ADHD diagnoses and genetic risk for ADHD were both linked to more mild cognitive impairment and dementia. | | | The Capital Brief | October 09 | | | Brain Health Edition | | Adults With ADHD Had Higher Rates of Cognitive Impairment Later in Life | | | | ADHD is often thought of as a childhood condition, but it frequently continues into adulthood. A new study asks whether it is also linked to memory and thinking problems later in life. Researchers led by the University of Pittsburgh published the study in JAMA Psychiatry on October 7. They analyzed health records and genetic data from 187,341 US adults aged 50 or older in the NIH All of Us Research Program, with an average follow-up of about 10 years. They compared people with and without a recorded ADHD diagnosis. Separately, they used a genetic score that estimates inherited risk for ADHD. About 6.7% of people with ADHD developed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, compared with 3.4% of those without ADHD. After adjustment, ADHD was associated with a more than fourfold higher risk. People with the highest genetic risk scores had about 35% higher risk than those with the lowest. This was an observational study. Only 1.6% of participants had an ADHD diagnosis, and diagnoses recorded in health records can reflect who seeks care. The association does not prove that ADHD causes cognitive decline. The useful idea is that two different kinds of evidence pointed in the same direction, which makes the link worth studying further. This edition explores the evidence, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Concerns about attention or memory deserve an individual assessment. | | 01 | What ADHD is in adults | | | Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder involves persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity. Symptoms begin in childhood, and many people continue to have them as adults. In adults, ADHD can show up as difficulty organizing, managing time or sustaining attention. Many adults now over 50 were never diagnosed as children. That means people with undiagnosed ADHD were likely counted in the comparison group in this study. Treatment can include medication, therapy and skills training. Questions about long-term brain health in adults with ADHD are relatively new. | | 02 | How the study was designed | | | The study used the NIH All of Us Research Program, which collects health records and genetic data from volunteers. Researchers included 187,341 adults aged 50 or older, with an average age of about 56; 57% were women. Of these, 3,026 had a recorded ADHD diagnosis. The main outcome was a new diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Researchers also calculated a polygenic risk score, which sums many small genetic variants associated with ADHD. Using both diagnosis and genetics provides two separate lines of evidence. Details on all adjustment factors are in the full paper. | | | | Among people with ADHD, 203 of 3,026, or 6.7%, developed mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Among those without ADHD, 3.4% did. After adjustment, ADHD was associated with a hazard ratio of 4.60, a more than fourfold higher risk. Further adjustment for other illnesses, education and health care use weakened but did not eliminate the association. People in the highest fifth of ADHD genetic risk had a 35% higher risk than those in the lowest fifth. According to the press release, the link held when the analysis required at least 8 years between the ADHD diagnosis and cognitive symptoms. That test addressed concern that early dementia might be mistaken for ADHD. | | 04 | Life after cognitive impairment | | | The researchers also looked at people who developed cognitive impairment. Among them, those with ADHD were more likely to report poorer mental health and quality of life. They had more than twice the odds of low social satisfaction. They used about 20% more health care over the following 12 months. These findings suggest ADHD may complicate life with cognitive impairment. They apply only to people who developed impairment. Support needs may be greater for this group. | | 05 | Why a link might exist | | | Several explanations are possible, and the study did not test them directly. ADHD is associated with higher rates of smoking, poor sleep, cardiovascular risk factors and depression, which can affect brain health. Shared biology or genetics could influence both attention and cognitive aging. The genetic finding suggests that inherited factors may play some role. ADHD symptoms may also make cognitive changes more noticeable or more likely to be diagnosed. The study did not examine ADHD medication, lifestyle or cardiovascular factors in detail. Whether treatment changes long-term risk remains an open question. | | | | The study was observational and cannot prove cause and effect. ADHD and cognitive impairment were identified from health records, which may miss or misclassify diagnoses. People diagnosed with ADHD later in life may have more contact with doctors, raising the chance of detecting cognitive problems. All of Us participants are volunteers and may not represent the general population. The more than fourfold figure is a relative measure; the absolute difference was 6.7% versus 3.4%. Conflict-of-interest disclosures should be reviewed in the full paper. Replication in other populations is needed. | | | | Adults who suspect they have ADHD can ask a clinician about an evaluation. People with ADHD can work with clinicians on sleep, physical activity, blood pressure and other factors linked to brain health. Managing depression and anxiety supports overall well-being. Not smoking and limiting alcohol benefit both heart and brain health. Noticeable changes in memory or thinking deserve a medical evaluation, whatever the cause. Do not start, stop or change ADHD medication without talking to a clinician. Social connection and mental activity support quality of life at any age. | | 08 | The long view on attention and aging | | | Conditions that start early in life may shape health decades later. This study suggests ADHD is worth considering in research on cognitive aging. For individuals, practical questions include: Could I have undiagnosed ADHD? Am I managing risk factors for brain health? Who can I talk to about changes I notice? For clinicians, the findings may encourage attention to cognitive health in older adults with ADHD. For researchers, studies of treatment and mechanisms are the next step. The long-view idea is that brain health is shaped across a lifetime, not only in old age. An association is a reason to look closer, not a prediction. | | | | The Takeaway | | 1 | Among 187,341 US adults over 50, those with an ADHD diagnosis were more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia: 6.7% versus 3.4%. | | 2 | Higher genetic risk for ADHD was also associated with about 35% higher risk. | | 3 | The association weakened but persisted after adjustment for other illnesses, education and health care use. | | 4 | The study was observational and relied on health record diagnoses, so it cannot prove causation. | | 5 | The findings support further research, not a prediction for any individual. | | | Stay patient, stay curious,
T.C. Brown
Editor, True Capital Talk | | | | Sources & Further Reading | | | | For educational and informational purposes only. Nothing here is a diagnosis, treatment plan, or individualized medical advice. Talk to a qualified clinician about attention, memory or medication concerns. | | |
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