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Hormone therapy can ease some menopause-related urinary symptoms, but systemic HRT may worsen stress leaks for some people. That means HRT for urinary incontinence is not a straightforward yes-or-no decision: its effects depend partly on the treatment type and the symptoms being addressed.It’s under...

Having both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms doesn’t mean ADHD looks the same for everyone. This ADHD combination is known as the combined presentation, and its effects can vary at home, school, work and in relationships.If you’re trying to understand difficulties with focus, restlessn...

An ADHD hyperactive test can highlight patterns worth exploring, but it cannot provide a formal diagnosis. A screening result is only an indication. A clinical assessment considers symptoms over time, their effects in different areas of life and whether other factors could explain them.If you’re loo...

What if ADHD doesn’t always look like restlessness? The different ADHD profiles include inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined presentations, so a child or adult may experience challenges that aren’t obvious to others.It’s understandable to look for one familiar set of signs, but ADHD can a...

Could what you eat and drink change how ADHD medication feels day to day? Understanding the importance of protein and hydration, and why a high-protein breakfast and electrolyte balance are often discussed in relation to medication efficacy and physical side effects, can help put the topic in perspe...

Strong school results do not rule out ADHD. Someone may have met academic expectations while finding concentration, organisation or everyday routines difficult. This is especially important when friends or family dismiss a diagnosis because the person was “good at school”.It’s understandable to see...

The starting dose of lisdexamfetamine is individual, but age and the reason for treatment shape the options. For ADHD, children aged 6-17 years may start at 30 mg once daily, or alternatively 20 mg once daily; if needed, the dose can be increased by 10-20 mg each week, up to 70 mg per day. In adults...

The pull to like watching a movie and then scrolling on Instagram often comes from the contrast between the two: a film asks you to stay with one story, while an endless feed offers quick changes and small rewards. Autoplay can keep the next episode coming with little effort, and scrolling gives you...

Difficulty settling into one task can feel unsettling, but it doesn’t automatically mean you have ADHD. ‘Popcorn brain’ is an informal, non-medical term for a scattered state of mind, when thoughts or attention seem to jump quickly from one thing to another. Understanding what ‘popcorn brain’ is and...

ADHD does not always look hyperactive. The signs of undiscovered ADHD can centre on attention, organisation and memory, without obvious restlessness or impulsive behaviour. According to the NHS, ADHD symptoms usually start before the age of 12, even if they aren’t recognised until adulthood.If every...

Low mood during menopause isn’t always “just hormones”. If menopause is causing low mood, hormonal changes may be part of the picture, but depression and anxiety can also overlap with menopausal symptoms. Low mood nearly every day for two weeks or longer can be a sign of major depression, so conside...

ADHD doesn’t usually get worse with age, but it can feel different as responsibilities change and support shifts. For an adult to be diagnosed, ADHD symptoms must have started before the age of 12. Understanding how ADHD changes with age means looking at how symptoms may become less outwardly hypera...

ADHD is not a lack of effort. Learning how to take control of your ADHD starts with understanding it as a neurodevelopmental condition and finding support and practical strategies that fit your needs. Healthy routines, exercise, mindfulness and relaxation may help with day-to-day challenges.If focus...

A calmer Halloween starts with a simple plan, not a perfect one. Children should take their ADHD medication as usual; if the timing raises questions, speak with their healthcare professional rather than changing it yourself. An ADHD-friendly trick-or-treat plan can make the evening more predictable...

Sugar doesn’t cause ADHD or make children more hyperactive, so Halloween doesn’t need to become a battle over sweets. A calmer plan focuses on what can make the evening easier: clear expectations, sensory breaks and close, age-appropriate supervision. These tips for children and parents can make sur...

Adults can have inattentive ADHD without having had obvious hyperactivity in childhood. Sleep difficulties, thyroid problems and anxiety can also cause symptoms that resemble ADHD but are different from ADHD, and more than one condition can be present. For people over 17, the threshold described for...

The key difference is often what makes starting, stopping or switching difficult. Autistic inertia commonly describes getting stuck between activities or finding it hard to disengage. ADHD task paralysis is a colloquial term for difficulty getting started when attention, prioritising or working memo...

ADHD can feel harder to manage during perimenopause and menopause. Understanding why ADHD symptoms may get worse during perimenopause and menopause starts with changing oestrogen levels, which play a role in regulating dopamine and serotonin, chemicals involved in attention, mood and memory. These c...

An autism diagnosis doesn’t rule out ADHD. Whether it’s worth getting an ADHD diagnosis when you’re already diagnosed autistic depends on whether ADHD-related difficulties are affecting your daily life and whether an assessment could clarify what support may help. For an adult diagnosis, ADHD behavi...

Around three in 10 autistic adults also have ADHD. If you’re wondering how to tell whether you have ADHD if you’re already autistic, look for persistent difficulties with attention, activity or impulsivity that affect daily life, rather than assuming every overlapping trait points to ADHD. Autism an...