ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus | Episode 37

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I discuss ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): what it is, the common myths, and the biology and psychology of ADHD.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I discuss both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, and brain-machine interface tools. I also discuss behavioral training protocols that can improve focus in people with ADHD and those without ADHD, and for people of different ages. I discuss the role of dopamine in coordinating 'default-mode' and 'task-related' neural networks, attentional "blinks" (lapses of attention) and how to overcome them, and the role of actual blinks in time perception and attention.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, I review some of the prescription and over-the-counter compounds for increasing focus such as Adderall, Ritalin, Modafinil and Armodafinil, the racetams, Alpha-GPC and phosphatidylserine and the role of diet for managing ADHD (and the controversies of diet for ADHD).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The role of cell phones/technology in ADHD and ADHD-like challenges with focus are also discussed. Throughout, both basic science and clinical scenarios, as well as applicable tools and resources are covered.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thank you to our sponsors:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Roka - <a href= "https://www.roka.com">https://www.roka.com</a> -- code "huberman"</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Belcampo - <a href= "https://www.belcampo.com/huberman">https://www.belcampo.com/huberman</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Helix Sleep - <a href= "https://www.helixsleep.com/huberman">https://www.helixsleep.com/huberman</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Patreon page:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman">https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-w