After six years of being dismissed, one test revealed the real cause of a Gen Zer's seizures and changed everything.

Some people with ADHD have difficulty focusing in noisy environments. Noise-canceling headphones may block out background sounds and help people with ADHD stay focused. Experts recommend people with ADHD practice mindfulness, try the Pomodoro technique, and seek accommodations at work.

Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones? September 13, 2026 The word ‘habits’ gets thrown around a lot. Your GP encourages you to get into the ‘good habit’ of eating five portions of fruit and veg a day; your friend worries about their ‘bad habit’ of checking Twitter before bed; maybe you once had a music teacher who kept on at you to practise your scales until they ‘feel habitual’. Or perhaps you’ve been telling

Neuroscientists show how the brain weighs effort against reward when we’re mentally fatigued This scenario will feel familiar to many parents: Imagine spending the day watching your kids—making them breakfast, settling arguments, answering their questions and trying to keep them from getting bored. By the end of the day, you finally take a moment to think about what to make them for dinner and, with it, whether you have the ingredients, how long it will take and whether your kids will even eat

Conversation errors like interrupting, dismissive language, or asking only closed-ended questions can make others feel unheard or disrespected. Everyday conversation habits can strengthen relationships or create distance, depending on how respectful and balanced they are.

Common patterns that can harm relationships include holding on to fixed narratives, masking your feelings, dwelling on mistakes, and rushing change. Unhelpful relationship habits often come from childhood beliefs and unresolved issues.

Unlike introverts, extroverts tend to be highly sociable, talkative, and energetic. There are different types of extroverts, including sensors, feelers, intutives, and thinkers. Setting practical goals and getting out of your comfort zone can help you be more extroverted.

Doing more than one thing at once, especially on screens, can become addictive, which harms the functioning of our brain and nervous system.

About 75% of people experience at least one dissociative episode in their lifetime. Common causes of dissociation include trauma, stress, and various mental health conditions like PTSD and anxiety.

A new weight-loss drug has arrived. And it’s far more powerful than anything that came before September 16, 2026 Retatrutide – otherwise known as ‘triple-G’, ‘GLP-3’ or ‘reta’ – is here. And people can’t get enough of it. The internet is full of users sharing their experiences with their new favourite peptide – progress updates on Reddit, advice on Instagram and explainers on YouTube. Why is it so popular? Well, retatrutide seems to shift fat extremely quickly. In clinical trials, participants

Why this matters: Cholesterol management has several components, and knowing what to avoid—and what to do instead—can make the management more successful. What you can do: Take cholesterol medication as prescribed, even when your cholesterol levels improve.

What we’re talking about: New research suggests that performance on tests measuring four aspects of fitness—strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance—may offer clues on how well you’re aging.

Boston College psychology professor Peter Gray’s new book argues that change in curriculum and achievement culture has more to do with teen anxiety than social media

Eating oatmeal daily can boost steady energy, support healthy blood sugar, and improve digestion thanks to its soluble fiber—especially beta-glucan.

Why this matters: Coffee can be healthy, but how healthy it is largely depends on the kind of coffee, how you make it, and what’s in it. What you can do: Choose paper-filtered, lighter-roast coffee, and limit added sugar, artificial creamers, and caffeine—especially near bedtime.

Fight inflammation with this ingredient, which you can easily cook with daily.

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Why this matters: Apples are a versatile, convenient snack packed with beneficial nutrients. What you can do: Choose Red Delicious, Granny Smith, or Fuji varieties if you’re looking for some of the most nutritious options.

Studies linking cardamom to better blood sugar markers use supplement-level doses taken consistently over time, not the pinch you’d find in a latte.

Learn what to eat more of and what to limit to support healthy kidneys.

Pairing coffee with acidic foods like citrus or fermented foods may worsen digestive symptoms in some people. Combining high caffeine intake with salty or fried foods may be less favorable for heart health. Limit added sugars and excessive caffeine intake to help reduce potential downsides.

Why this matters: High blood pressure is incredibly common, and eating beets may be a simple way to help keep it in check. What you can do: Enjoy beets raw, roasted, or blended into a smoothie—but don’t rely on them alone to manage your blood pressure.

Updated Sep 19, 2026, 9:06 AM GMT Sophie Medlin is a consultant colorectal dietitian. Sophie Medlin Sophie Medlin has been a colorectal dietitian for 20 years, and in that time she has made some changes to her diet to lower her risk of colon cancer. Medlin and her husband, who is a chef, cook most of their meals, meaning they mainly eat a diet of whole, unprocessed foods. But they still go out for dinner or order takeout occasionally. "It's not perfect all the time. Nobody can be perfect all the

Blueberries are popular and easy to find, with about 61% of consumers eating them weekly. Daily intake is linked to improved digestion and steadier energy within the first week, driven by fiber and antioxidant effects on metabolic processes.