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Between the ages of 8 and 12, MRI scans of children with ADHD show significantly lower cerebral blood flow in regions of the brain known to be related to attention, motor skills, executive function and impulsivity.

(Conclusively demonstrating that it's not just "in someone's head")

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[โ€“] LodeMike@lemmy.today 37 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (5 children)

Well it's literally in their head but yes.

[โ€“] StevenSaus@midwest.social 3 points 1 month ago

The pun was intended. :)

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