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![Working alongside someone with ADHD can help them stay focused and motivated while completing tasks.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/ADHD_toolkit.jpg)
ADHD support toolkit
If someone in your life has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), here are some ways you can offer your support. ...
ADHD![ADHD affects children, teenagers, and adults.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/ADHD_in_children.jpg)
ADHD across the lifespan: What it looks like in children and teens
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects the brain's ability to focus and control impulses and is one of the most...
ADHD![ADHD can affect people of all ages, including adults.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/ADHD_in_adults.jpg)
ADHD across the lifespan: What it looks like in adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition (a condition that affects how the brain develops and works). ADHD is...
ADHD![Exposure to loud noise over a long time can have harmful consequences for your health.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/Noisemain.jpg)
Too loud and too bright!
Noise pollution Every day you are surrounded by sounds from your environment, including the TV, radio, appliances, and traffic. Noise...
Environmental Health![People living in major cities are likely to experience higher temperatures due to the urban heat island effect.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/heatmain.jpg)
Hotter days put human health at risk
Extreme heat and unpredictable weather patterns are big news around the world. But did you know that climate change is...
Environmental Health![People living in communities where the air is more polluted can face increased health risks.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/airpollutionresearch-main.jpg)
Researchers are exposing troubling consequences of air pollution
The air we breathe can sometimes contain tiny particles called particulate matter (PM). These particles come in different shapes and...
Air Pollution, Environmental Health![Air pollution comes from many different sources.](/https/magazine.medlineplus.gov/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/air_pollution_3.jpg)
What are the health costs of air pollution, and what can we do about it?
Have you ever noticed the hazy smog that hangs over cities or the lingering smell of exhaust fumes from traffic?...
Air Pollution, Environmental Health