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brain/nerve health

Why Can’t I Get Anything Done?

If normal things like following a schedule or sticking to a task prove challenging, executive function disorder might be why.
A woman on her smartphone instead of working on her laptop in her office.
brain/nerve health

Why Do I Avoid Completing Certain Tasks?

Learn about the factors that can cause demand avoidance in your life.
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brain/nerve health

The Full Spectrum Of Colored Noise

Curious about the benefits of colored noise? A neurologist explains how it works.
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brain/nerve health

I Have ADHD. Can I Be A Good Pet Owner?

Can ADHD impact your ability to care for a pet? A psychologist shares her POV.
A mother, father and two little boys, ages 6 and 8, sit around a kitchen table. They are all on their cell phones. They each have a plate of food in front of them but they do not eat.
brain/nerve health

How Common ADHD Tricks Can Help You Focus

Surprising ways to block out the interruptions and get things done.
parenting

Does My Child Have ADHD?

A child psychiatrist weighs in.
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brain/nerve health

7 Things I Wish You Knew About Having ADHD

Having attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder can lead to easy distraction, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg, an adult with ADHD explains.
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brain/nerve health

ADHD Treatment: How Medication Actually Works

A child and adolescent psychiatrist explains what ADHD medication actually does to your brain.
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parenting

5 Things I Wish You Knew About My Daughter’s ADHD

It’s real, she can’t “just try harder,” and she didn’t get it by watching too much TV.
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brain/nerve health

What Executive Function Disorder Looks Like

People who procrastinate or struggle to finish tasks may believe that they have ADHD—but it could be an executive function disorder instead.

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