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The ADHD Brain: What You Need to Know

f you or someone you love has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might wonder what's going on inside their brain. How does ADHD affect their thoughts, emotions, and behavior? What causes this condition, and what can they do to manage it? In this blog post, we'll explore the basics of the ADHD brain, how it differs from the typical brain, and what strategies can help people with ADHD thrive in their daily lives. What is ADHD? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people pay attention, control impulses, and regulate their energy levels. It's one of the most common mental health conditions in children and adults, affecting about 5% of the global population. People with ADHD often struggle with:  - Staying focused on tasks that require sustained attention, such as schoolwork, reading, or paperwork - Following instructions, remembering details, and organizing their time and space - Resisting distractions, such as noise...

Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

  If you play tennis or other racquet sports, you may have experienced a painful condition called tennis elbow. But what exactly is tennis elbow and how can you prevent or treat it? In this blog post, we'll explain everything you need to know about this common injury.   Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a type of tendinitis that affects the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. These tendons can become inflamed, irritated, or torn due to overuse or repetitive stress. The main symptom of tennis elbow is pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow, which may radiate to the forearm and wrist. The pain may worsen when you grip something, twist your wrist, or extend your arm.   Tennis elbow is not only caused by playing tennis, although it is more common among racquet sport players. It can also affect people who do other activities that involve repetitive wrist and arm motions, such as carpentry, painting, gardening, ty...

Zepbound: A New Hope for Obesity and Diabetes Treatment

  Hi there, and welcome to Pulse OfYour Health, the blog where we talk about everything related to health and wellness. Today, we're going to discuss a new drug that has been making headlines lately: Zepbound. Zepbound is a product of Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical giant that specializes in developing treatments for diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. Zepbound is a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it mimics the action of two hormones that regulate appetite and glucose metabolism. By doing so, Zepbound helps people with obesity and diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels more effectively. Zepbound has recently received FDA approval for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. This is a big deal, because obesity and diabetes are major health problems that affect millions of people worldwide. Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and many other chronic conditions. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, a...