This article was written by Professor Nancy Doyle, and originally appeared on GeniusWithin.org. Genius Within is a social enterprise that works to support neurominorities. (Recently) a British newspaper published a yet another piece bemoaning the increased rise in neurominority diagnoses, and this time Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is in the firing line. Their complaint is … Continue reading Why Workplaces Are Talking About ADHD

Okay so necessary disclaimer: I am not a doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist. But, I do have ADHD. 'Moderate', combined type ADHD, to be precise. Since I keep looking for new tips and practical tools for making ADHD life easier, I thought, why not stick some of them in one place in case other people like … Continue reading Tips and resources for managing ADHD symptoms

Most research estimates that while fewer than 1% of Alzheimer's diagnoses are inherited, up to 60% of people diagnosed have 'genetic risk' factors that can mean they are more likely to develop the condition than people who don't. Observational research suggests that the remaining 40% of diagnoses can be linked to 12 "modifiable risk factors" … Continue reading 6 tips to help “dementia-proof” your brain

Despite the recent popularity of events like Go Sober for October and Dry January, the UK's relationship with alcohol remains questionable at best. We're frequently rated as one of the worst culprits in Europe when it comes to binge drinking and alcoholism. So, I shouldn't really be surprised to learn that 64% of UK men … Continue reading Why sober shaming sucks & what to drink so you don’t give in