Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms PsyPost Why women are the new face of ADHD National Geographic Psychologist shares the telling signs you’re an adult with undiagnosed ADHD after Annie Lennox’s diagnosis at age 70 Daily Mail Do you have ADHD or are you just forgetful? The 7 clues you might have the condition amid 2,000-year NHS waiting …
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7 High-Protein Foods Women over 50 Should Eat Every Week
After 50, protein is crucial for supporting muscle, bone and overall health. Include high-protein foods like salmon, strained (Greek-style) yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, beans, lentils and chicken. These foods offer other nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s and fiber for healthy aging. Fifty is the new 30—women hitting this milestone are thriving in their careers, hobbies and family life, leaving …
Read More »Trump indictment of Letitia James raises concerns for Black women leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coalition of New York NAACP chapters had just begun its annual state convention when Letitia James, a longtime member and the state’s attorney general, canceled her appearance. James had just been indicted by the Justice Department for alleged mortgage fraud, a charge which she called “baseless” and “a grave violation of our constitutional order.” For the …
Read More »ESA report shows the average gamer is 41 – and nearly half are women – TechSpot
ESA report shows the average gamer is 41 – and nearly half are women TechSpot ESA: 48% of video game players are women GamesIndustry.biz Not Just Gameboys: Women Make Up 52% of U.S. Gamers; 22% of Players Are Over 65 Years Old, Study Finds Variety The ESA’s Power of Play report paints a portrait of the the world’s gamers Engadget ESA survey claim just …
Read More »Letitia James Is Among Prominent Black Women Targeted by Trump – The New York Times
Letitia James Is Among Prominent Black Women Targeted by Trump The New York Times What we know about the charges against New York’s Attorney General Letitia James BBC Kamala Harris slams indictment of Letitia James during book tour event in DC CNN CNN’s Anderson Cooper skewers NY AG Letitia James for her prosecution of Trump: ‘Not a great look’ New York Post Letitia James …
Read More »Women Have Twice as Many Depression Genes as Men, Says Largest-of-Its-Kind Study : ScienceAlert
Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published Wednesday that could change how the disorder is treated. Billed as one of the largest-ever studies of its kind, scientists pored through the DNA of almost 200,000 people with depression to pinpoint shared genetic “flags”. Women had almost twice as many of …
Read More »Mormon Women for Ethical Government works on redistricting : NPR
This hymn, here on the piano of one of the leaders of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, is cited as inspiration by one of the plaintiffs in the case that is forcing Utah lawmakers to redistrict. Saige Miller/NPR hide caption toggle caption Saige Miller/NPR Emma Petty Addams is a classically trained pianist and a piano teacher. But right now, that …
Read More »Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says | Science
Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, a new study has found. Claiming to be the largest genetic study to date on sex differences in major depression, the research published on Wednesday in Nature Communications has found 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women and eight in men. The study, led by Australia’s QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, …
Read More »Why women are the new face of ADHD
The Rise of Adult ADHD is a National Geographic exploration of new research that is upending old notions about who the condition affects—and how those diagnosed with it can thrive. Learn more. At age 23, Rach Idowu was convinced she had dementia. She found herself forgetting birthdays, missing work meetings, and struggling to manage her credit card debt. Her Google searches suggested …
Read More »The mental toll of menopause – what women really feel
Hormonal changes during menopause can drive suicidal thoughts – a crisis that healthcare services have failed to recognise or adequately address. The devastating link is laid bare in research my colleagues and I conducted recently. The study, which involved interviews with 42 women who experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviour during perimenopause or menopause, exposes a troubling pattern. Women in crisis …
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