"Evolutionary Advantage: The Potential Upside of ADHD"

Researchers suggest that traits associated with ADHD, such as impulsivity and distractibility, may have been advantageous for our ancestors during foraging, potentially explaining the prevalence of ADHD. A study found that participants with higher ADHD-like symptoms were more likely to abandon current foraging patches and hunt for new ones, ultimately gaining more points in a foraging game. While the study has limitations, it provides experimental evidence supporting the idea that ADHD traits could have been beneficial in certain evolutionary contexts, particularly in nomadic populations.