Study confirms that people with ADHD can be more creative. The reason may be that they let their mind wander
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New research confirms that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be linked to increased creativity and suggests that this creativity is associated with a greater tendency to let your mind wander. This first study to explain the link between ADHD and creativity, is presented at the ECNP congress in Amsterdam.
Scientists have found that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in women is diagnosed approximately 5 years later than in men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age. Women with ADHD also suffer greater emotional and functional difficulties than men. This work will be presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam, after recent publication.
Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced its acquisition of Nanophotonics, an open access journal that ranks within the top 20 journals in the ISI category of Optics & Photonics. The acquisition strengthens Wiley’s highly impactful portfolio of journals covering physics, engineering and materials science, placing it at the forefront of emerging photonics applications.