Adult ADHD:Living Well With ADHD

After a photo of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana surfaced, he apologized, citing his regrettable behavior and bad judgment. What he didn't mention was attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition he was diagnosed with at age nine.  Read More

Parents who grew up with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often wonder if they will pass the condition on to their kids. Here are a few suggestions for nurturing your child to help improve his or her learning and attention skills.  Read More

If you've been diagnosed with ADHD yourself, you may be on heightened alert when it comes to spotting symptoms in your kids' behaviors. Because many adults pass this disorder on to their children, it's important to know when to talk to a doctor and consider early treatment.   Read More

Between 3% and 4% of adults worldwide have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And these adults miss, on average, more than three weeks a year in workplace productivity, according to a recent study.  Read More

I’m a happily married guy, a loving father, and a dedicated worker who enjoys his job. I like to paint, write poetry, and work with my hands. As a kid I took medicine for hyperactivity, and the doctors said I'd grow out of it. But here's the thing: Even as an adult, I can't sit still.   Read More

Up to 10 million American adults have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, so it's no surprise that some of America's most acclaimed athletes, actors, and musicians make up part of that mix. See which celebs have lived with an ADHD diagnosis since childhood and which have learned to manage their disorder as adults.   View slideshow