"Evolutionary Advantage: How ADHD-like Traits Aid Foraging Success"

A new study suggests that traits associated with ADHD, such as impulsivity and distractibility, may offer an advantage in foraging by helping individuals to explore and find food more effectively. The findings challenge negative associations of ADHD and support the "evolutionary mismatch" theory, suggesting that such traits are advantageous in certain environments. While the study has limitations, it has important implications for understanding conditions like ADHD and highlights the importance of considering the environment in which neurodivergent traits manifest.