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ADHD traits were an advantage in evolution

People with attention deficits may be better foragers, a new study says, suggesting ADHD traits could have offered an evolutionary advantage in nomadic societies.

Traits associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) such as impulsivity and distractibility are known to make many everyday modern tasks more challenging. But they may also offer humans an advantage by helping them to forage more effectively — a key technique used by hunter gatherers and nomadic tribes to survive, a new study published Wednesday suggests.

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