New research on ‘slow-wave sleep’ may have implications for others battling insomnia, including people with anxiety and ...

Executive dysfunction—sometimes called executive function disorder, or EFD—may appear similar to ADHD; indeed, some experts posit that ADHD is itself a disorder of executive function.

Many adults with ADHD lead successful careers, but the condition can create job challenges. Impulsivity, hyperactivity, and ...

This can impair executive function, which handles organization and routine tasks. ADHD impacts brain chemistry, too. People with ADHD have trouble processing dopamine, a chemical linked to ...

ADHD affects millions of children and adults in the U.S., creating challenges in managing tasks and emotions at work.

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Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found.

Rula identifies the challenges of ADHD when it comes to prioritization and offers strategies and steps to overcome this.

However, according to a 2022 study, self-report questionnaires for ADHD do not reliably correlate with objective tests of attention and executive function. Overall, the ADHD diagnosis process is ...

Once on a medication that helps with some of the symptoms that get in the way of learning, people with ADHD can benefit from learning strategies from executive function coaches, improve self-image ...