This is part 2 of 5 on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 1: 'Does ADHD Even Exist' is available here. Source: Tara Winstead/Pexels What is ADHD? ADHD is diagnosed ...

If you’re an adult with ADHD, you’re among millions of other grownups who also live with it. Scientists know your genes play a major role in your chances of having it. They also know there’s a strong ...

Evidence suggests attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity share overlapping genetic pathways and hereditary factors, but executive dysfunction, ADHD medications, and individual ...

It’s unclear exactly what causes ADHD. But doctors believe it’s linked to problems with how your body processes certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, mainly dopamine and norepinephrine.

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. 8.8% of children ages 4-17 had ADHD in 2018. Having ADHD can be a challenge, but there are some benefits to having ADHD. From enhanced ...

Dismissing ADHD as a trend ignores its reality—and the value it brings to modern workplaces. Unsplash+ “Everyone has ADHD these days. It must be a new trend.” Few comments are as dismissive—or as ...

Many people come to therapy because they have difficulty focusing, prioritizing tasks, and getting things done. They ask questions like: “Why does my mind feel like a browser with several tabs open at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Across medicine, a quiet revolution is underway. More and ...