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The hidden struggles of women with ADHD: how overlooked symptoms can lead to problems later in life
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This year, my boyfriend was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Having struggled with symptoms for the majority of his life after suggestions of him having the condition were shrugged off when he was a child, he was finally able to seek out proper treatment and support. His diagnosis, coupled with the accumulating number of…
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Perimeter Institute in Waterloo announces newest director, Robert Myers, in recent ceremony
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The Perimeter Institute, the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics, has a newly hired director. The appointee, Robert Myers, is an internationally-recognized Canadian theoretical physicist. He was chosen as the new director following a long international search process for the right individual to fill the role. According to the Perimeter Institute, Myers was…
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Stimulant abuse creates problems for people with ADHD
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When we discuss ADHD, the image that comes to mind is often a young child in elementary school who cannot sit still, distracts those around them and does poorly in their academics. In reality, ADHD isn’t just something that affects hyper six-year-olds, but also university students and working professionals. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention…
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