Dreamy Ho, 40, gained internet fame after her rapid-fire complaints, boldness in speaking up and relentless determination to stand up for her rights captured widespread attention in Hong Kong following a viral interview clip. The lively and eloquent speech was directed at the organiser of a hot-air balloon festival, which failed to provide tethered rides…
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been under-studied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition may uniquely affect women – and what effect monthly hormonal changes may have on women with ADHD. But a recent study conducted by me and my colleagues has shown that women with ADHD…
Share on PinterestADHD linked to significantly shorter lifespans, study warns. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. A new study estimates the life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers conclude that, on average, people with an ADHD diagnosis have shorter lives than those without the condition. This, the authors suggest, is likely…
A top executive in Hong Kong for insurance firm Manulife has lashed out at his employer for its “clinically dumb” underwriting policies for people with autism, such as his son. Damien Green, chairman of Manulife Financial Asia, slammed the company in a social media post on Tuesday, while members of the neurodiverse community told the…
Staying organized is a tall order for those with ADHD. That’s in part because many with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder deal with executive dysfunction, a behavioral symptom that interferes with their ability to organize their thoughts, prioritize tasks and make the decisions required to complete them. Luckily, these days, there’s an app for just about everything, including…
Hongkonger Helena Cho*, 26, has difficulty reading and writing in Chinese, focusing on monotonous tasks and remembering things sometimes. Diagnosed with Chinese dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at 13, she graduated from Polytechnic University with a degree in fashion technology two years ago and found a job as a quality technician with a…
Hongkonger Helena Cho*, 26, has difficulty reading and writing in Chinese, focusing on monotonous tasks and remembering things sometimes. Diagnosed with Chinese dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at 13, she graduated from Polytechnic University with a degree in fashion technology two years ago and found a job as a quality technician with a…