Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Middle age can hit differently when you have ADHD, and new research shows why.

Two UK studies found that by age 46, people with high ADHD traits were more likely to face mental distress and more than one health condition — like migraines, back pain, or diabetes.

But ADHD doesn’t mean you’re destined for poor health. Small habits can make a big difference. Read more to find out how: understood.org/en/articles/adhd-middle-age-health