Can you have a successful life with ADHD? ADHD does present challenges, but among the unique characteristics of ADHD, there are both positive and negative traits. These traits provide benefits, resources, skills and strategies you can use to overcome those challenges. Read more here 

What can help people with ADHD who need to spend a lot of time on their computers?Whether viewing interesting or tedious material on computer screens for long periods of time, the very act can be physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful. Fortunately, many simple-to-use strategies are easily accessible, readily available, and offer relief. Read more here

What are some ways to reduce stress with ADHD? Medication, psychotherapy or coaching are often important first steps to reduce stress with ADHD by lowering core ADHD symptoms, changing unhelpful habits, and achieving goals. At the same time, a healthy lifestyle (regular daily routine, adequate sleep, healthy diet, exercise, time in nature), mindfulness practice, and effective communication create the foundation for stress resilience. Read more here

Are there supplements that can improve ADHD symptoms? Several single nutrients have been tried to treat ADHD but apart from the omega 3 fatty acids, this approach has been largely unsuccessful. Research that combines minerals and vitamins at higher doses has been shown to be more powerful at managing ADHD symptoms in the long term than any single nutrients alone. Read more here

What are the long-term health implications of ADHD? ADHD negatively impacts numerous domains of health, wellness, and adverse medical conditions, increases risk for earlier mortality in childhood and by mid-life, and reduces estimated life expectancy in later life. These risks are likely to be reduced or mitigated by early and sustained interventions to manage ADHD including medications and evidence-based psychosocial treatments. Read more here

How can people with ADHD eat healthier? People with ADHD eat unhealthier foods, despite their knowledge about the risks. Because they are more influenced by advertising, a possible intervention may be to increase the attractiveness and the convenience of healthy foods. Read more here

What is the relationship between ADHD and obesity / eating habits? Adults with ADHD have unhealthy eating habits, leading to overweight/obesity, with the odds ratio increasing with age. They are also suffering more from eating disorders. Read more here