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If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?

Over the past few years, an increasing number of adults are getting ADHD diagnoses. Some seek out diagnosis and treatment for themselves after helping a child through the process. Others start to wonder about the possibility after seeing themselves reflected in stories shared on social media. In many cases, an official diagnosis comes as a […]

15 Lifesaving Items That Nurses Say You Should Keep At Home

15 Lifesaving Items That Nurses Say You Should Keep At Home

Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Staying prepared with a fully-stocked first aid kit, supplemented with other potentially lifesaving essentials, can be a great way to manage your anxieties, save you a trip to the emergency room or, at the very least, act fast […]

I Divorced When My Kids Were 3. Now, I’m Awaiting A Decision That Will Change Everything.

I Divorced When My Kids Were 3. Now, I’m Awaiting A Decision That Will Change Everything.

I gripped the steering wheel tighter, trying to steady my trembling hands. The silence in the car was deafening. After 15 years of structured custody arrangements, everything could change with a single answer from my twin sons. Since their mother and I separated when they were 3, our lives had been governed by court-mandated schedules. […]

Experts On Aging Reveal The 5 Major Habits That Will Improve Your Longevity

Experts On Aging Reveal The 5 Major Habits That Will Improve Your Longevity

Remaining healthy and sharp are goals for most people as they age. But one group of people — known as “SuperAgers” — is said to have this all down as they go through life, even into their later years. The term SuperAgers was created by researchers at Northwestern University, who define it as “adults over […]

The Trump Administration Paused Federal Health Agency Communications — Here’s Why That’s Dangerous

The Trump Administration Paused Federal Health Agency Communications — Here’s Why That’s Dangerous

This week, the Trump administration announced major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services, ordering that all federal health agencies pause external communications until Feb. 1. This includes press releases, health guidance, social media posts and website posts. While most people probably don’t regularly rush to the HHS Instagram page on a regular […]

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

The next four years will change America forever. But HuffPost won’t back down when it comes to providing free and impartial journalism. For the first time, we’re offering an ad-free experience to qualifying contributors who support our fearless newsroom. We hope you’ll join us. You’ve supported HuffPost before, and we’ll be honest — we could […]

Worried About Getting Norovirus? Do These 7 Things To Prevent It From Spreading.

Worried About Getting Norovirus? Do These 7 Things To Prevent It From Spreading.

Norovirus cases have been surging this winter, with outbreaks of the infamous stomach bug reaching more than double the number of infections at last year’s peak. Because the virus is so contagious, it can spread rapidly, particularly among those living in close quarters ― like a cruise ship or nursing home. That means people living […]