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Decades of Failing to Recognize ADHD in Girls Has Created a “Lost Generation” of Women

Not the gender equality we had hoped for.

What's the Best Workout For Longevity?

Longevity doctors and other experts weighed in on the ideal life-extension workout routine.

Inside Your Body, Aging Unfolds at Remarkably Different Rates

Recently, scientists at Stanford University began to wonder why identical lab mice, bred with the same DNA and brought up in identical conditions, wound up so different in their old age. Some mice could ace cognitive tests and race around on their running wheels.

Welcome to the Human Doom Loop

How to break the cycle of virtual life that is making us lonely and unhappy.

What Biden’s Covid Czar Learned From the Pandemic

Ashish Jha, the former White House Covid-19 response coordinator, discusses the country’s successes and mistakes.

Medical Mysteries: Her depression and poor memory had an unusual cause

In the throes of one of the worst crises of her life, Deborah Menzies remembers wondering if she was going to find a place to park her car. Menzies, then 55, took great pride in her years as a legal secretary, a career punctuated by occasional bouts of severe depression.

‘Resilience interventions do work’ – why coping strategies should be a staple of education

I was about 16 when I had my first bout of depression, but 29 when I sought help and received a diagnosis. In the intervening period, I thought I could weather my low moods alone, but the waves of hopelessness didn’t lessen; they only gained momentum.

3 Signs You’re Carrying The ‘Invisible Load’ In Your Relationship—By A Psychologist

We all know relationships come with challenges, but some are hidden in plain sight. The “invisible load” refers to the unseen emotional, mental and logistical responsibilities that individuals often carry in relationships, particularly in cohabiting or married partnerships.

'Refused service yet again with my guide dog - I'm done speaking out'

As a guide dog handler of 25 and a half years, I’ve had hundreds of experiences of being refused service - but online threats and increasing hostility towards disabled people mean I’m giving up on asking publicly for equality and respect. The last straw came about a week ago.

Gratitude can improve our mental health. Here’s how to create a practice.

As the holidays approach, it’s hard to go anywhere without hearing the word gratitude — and that’s not a bad thing. Gratitude is a positive emotion that recognizes the good that others have brought to our lives, and is important both for our relationships and physical health.

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A Former Drinker Asks, Am I Addicted to Running?

A friend once asked me whether she had a drinking problem. “I have to have three glasses of wine a day!” she said. I laughed. Only three? “But I have to have them.” I told her I drank 10 glasses of wine a day, and then we both laughed.

4 Reasons Why Single Women Are The Happiest People On Earth—By A Psychologist

When you hear the word “spinster,” what kind of person do you envision? Now, holding that thought, consider the word “bachelor”—who comes to mind? Likely, you’d envision two wildly different characters: a miserable old maid or a crazy cat lady versus a young, happy-go-lucky man.

The man who took stoic wisdom from Ancient Greece and transformed it into a modern self-help empire

“I’m sure there’s something transformative and eye opening about a 10-day meditation retreat. But, who has time? And how does that translate to this crazy world we all live in, where we have jobs and kids and responsibilities?” says Holiday.

Stop Getting Up to Pee and Save Your Sleep With These 5 Simple Tips

For many of us, the hunt for a midnight snack is the only reason we get out of bed in the middle of the night. Others battle with a late-night urge they can't ignore: a trip (or multiple trips) to the bathroom.

I have some notes on Sam Altman’s note-taking advice

Nilay’s main love language is trolling, and so he sent me this video of Sam Altman talking about note-taking, because he knew it would annoy me. Now I recognize there is a school of thought which will say something like “Whatever it is that will get you to successfully take notes is correct.

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Decades of Failing to Recognize ADHD in Girls Has Created a “Lost Generation” of Women

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Inside Your Body, Aging Unfolds at Remarkably Different Rates

Welcome to the Human Doom Loop

What Biden’s Covid Czar Learned From the Pandemic

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