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Many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood. What to do if you think you’re one of them
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Many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood. What to do if you think you’re one of them

by Alokananda Rudra, The Conversation Many women have to wait years for a diagnosis. Credit: Roman Kosolapov/Shutterstock Over the last decade or so, there’s been an uptick in the number of adults being diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Any number of factors might explain this rise, including greater public awareness of both conditions, broader diagnostic criteria and changing perceptions in who...

High-intensity physical activity in early adolescence could lead to stronger bones in adulthood
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High-intensity physical activity in early adolescence could lead to stronger bones in adulthood

by University of Bristol High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximize peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a study from University of Bristol researchers published in JAMA Network Open today. The research, which analyzed data from 2,569 participants of the Children of the 90s health study, found...

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Sexuality continues to change and develop well into adulthood, finds study

by  Taylor & Francis A new study has shown that traditional labels of ‘gay’, ‘bisexual’ and ‘straight’ do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time. The study, published in the Journal of Sex Research, analysed surveys from around 12,000 students, and found that substantial changes in...