Entrepreneur Peter Shankman credits an unexpected source for his career prowess. “My massive attention deficit hyperactive disorder is responsible for all of my success,” he said. The author of “Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success With the Secrets of the ADHD Brain” (TarcherPerigee) — dubbed the ADHD and productivity bible — and … Read more
Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary foods and beverages lead to hyperactivity in kids. For decades, people have been linking symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to sugar consumption. However, numerous studies have failed to find that sugar affects children’s attention span or behavior. This is because it’s not the sugar impacting children — … Read more
The kids are not all right. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a staggering uptick in ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diagnoses among American children. Calling ADHD an “expanding public health concern,” researchers found that 1 in 9 children aged 3-17 had been diagnosed with the disorder, symptoms of which include … Read more
So your clothes are kept in the basket or splayed on your bed for a little bit too long on laundry days — aren’t we all a little guilty of that? According to Jeff Rice, an ADHD coach and author, the cluttered “floordrobe” could be a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, one expert told The … Read more
It may be the ultimate sacrifries. New research warns that eating ultra-processed and fast foods during pregnancy puts the fetus at a greater health risk. Greasiness and calories aside, the risk stems from chemicals that often find their way into burgers and fries, according to the study from the University of Washington School of Medicine … Read more
A popular Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication has been recalled after a different medication was found inside the packaging. Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled their 30-milligram dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets sold under the brand name Zenzedi. The move was made after a pharmacist in Nebraska opened a bottle to find tablets of Carbinoxamine Maleate, an antihistamine … Read more
A nationwide shortage of drugs that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has forced some patients to shell out hundreds more for pricey, brand-name alternatives. A new analysis from USA Today found that the prices that retail community pharmacies pay for common ADHD medications have outpaced inflation, and in some cases, have doubled or tripled in the … Read more
We’ve all been there: A pesky pop song gets stuck on an endless, uncontrollable loop in your head for hours on end. Now, one TikToker has gone viral with a wild claim that the phenomenon — known as an “earworm” — is a symptom of ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. And while experts are challenging the notion, … Read more
To many of us, Bluey isn’t JUST a TV show about a dog and her family. It’s a relatable Aussie show with hidden meanings and lessons (and the occasional sausage dog) carefully woven into each episode. And while fan theories have been taking up plenty of internet space since the show launched on our TV … Read more
A popular attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) coach has revealed five surprising behaviors that could be red flags. Kelly Baum, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, recently went viral on TikTok sharing her own experience — and the habits she never knew were symptoms of something deeper. One common behavior in people with the disorder, … Read more
A breakthrough in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could “significantly improve” the lives of children with the condition, experts say. A new study found that brain stimulation combined with cognitive training can improve symptoms of ADHD. “ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children across the world,” Ornella Dakwar-Kawar, a post-doctoral researcher at … Read more
Being chronically late isn’t just rude or inconvenient — it’s now considered a medical condition. A number of medical experts have labeled the condition “time blindness” and associated it with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or other mental health issues. And while there are strategies and therapies that can help, a few people who say they have the … Read more
Taking stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin without having ADHD can make you less productive, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne conducted the study — published Wednesday in the journal Sciences Advances — that tested the effects of three “smart drugs” on 40 “healthy” participants aged between … Read more
Happy wives, happy lives. A Maryland couple is going viral for their tips on how to divvy up household chores to make them both feel “seen and heard.” Alexa and Cass founded the lifestyle blog Two Femme Gems and often share homemaking tips on their Instagram. In a video posted March 28, the Annapolis-based duo explained that … Read more
Up to 25% of middle and high school students are abusing prescription stimulants such as Adderall amid a national shortage of the ADHD drug, according to a sobering new study published Tuesday in Journal of the American Medical Association. University of Michigan researchers analyzed survey answers from schools across the country to assess the use … Read more
Natalie Nevares, 52, is desperate. Last month, she called about 50 pharmacies around her home in Brooklyn to get her 17-year-old son’s Adderall prescription filled. That has become her new normal. “It’s been a project just to get the medication every month,” Nevares told The Post. Nevares’ son has been taking Adderall since he was … Read more
Since being ‘late-diagnosed’ with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 28, I’ve thrown myself into reading about autism, desperate to understand myself and how I went undiagnosed for almost three decades. For a long time, autism was considered a “male” condition, with four times as many boys diagnosed compared to girls. Though this diagnosis gap is slowly closing, many girls, … Read more
As the US Adderall shortage continues, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report on Thursday that noted a boom in prescriptions for the stimulant between 2020 and 2021. The CDC found that prescriptions for stimulants like Adderall – a drug made from amphetamine salts, used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – … Read more
Emergency in aisle 9. A New York woman got her finger stuck in a grocery cart for nearly half an hour after absentmindedly playing with the trolley — and the store had to call 911. Ashley Nolan, 38, of Johnson City, said she can’t help but fidget due to her anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) … Read more
Millennials are seeking more professional help for health issues than ever, a new study revealed. Conducted by United Healthcare and Health Action Council, the study explored factors and claims data from policyholders ages 27 to 42 — a total of 126,000 individuals. It compared current data from April 2021 through March 2022 to historical data dating back … Read more