Articles, Research & Strategies
Evidence-based insights and practical strategies for living and thriving with ADD and ADHD.
5 Foods To Avoid When You Have ADD
What if I told you there are common foods that actually magnify your ADD and ADHD symptoms? Here are the 5 biggest dietary offende...
ADD and Depression: Understanding the Link
Depression is estimated to be 2.7 times more prevalent among adults with ADHD than the general population. Here's what that means ...
Episode 1: Ross Fruin, Co-Founder of SearchLogic
To kick off The ADD Entrepreneur Podcast, Nick interviews Ross Fruin, Co-Founder of Portland, OR-based direct-response marketing a...
Most Common Myths & ADHD Stereotypes
ADHD stereotypes cause real harm — they delay diagnosis, discourage treatment, and leave millions of people feeling broken. Here's...
ADHD and Executive Function: What's Really Going On
Executive function deficits are at the core of ADHD — but most people don't understand what that actually means. Here's the scienc...
Episode 2: Alex Urevick-Ackelsberg, CEO of Zivtech
In Episode 2 of The ADD Entrepreneur Podcast, Nick interviews Alex Urevick-Ackelsberg, CEO of Zivtech — a Philadelphia-based digit...
Attention Deficit Disorder in the Elderly
ADHD doesn't disappear with age — millions of older adults are living with undiagnosed or mismanaged ADD. Here's what caregivers a...
ADHD is Different for Women
For decades, ADHD research focused almost exclusively on hyperactive boys. The result: millions of women are misdiagnosed, undertr...
ADHD Myths: What the Science Actually Says
Despite decades of research, ADHD myths persist — in classrooms, doctor's offices, and the media. Here's what the evidence actuall...
How Diet Affects ADHD Symptoms
Diet won't cure ADHD — but the right nutritional choices can meaningfully reduce symptom severity. Here's what the research actual...
Celiac Disease and ADHD: A Real Connection
Research shows ADHD is significantly over-represented among people with celiac disease — and that a gluten-free diet can reduce AD...
Episode 3: Casey Meraz, Founder of Juris Digital
In Episode 3 of The ADD Entrepreneur Podcast, Nick interviews Casey Meraz, Founder of Juris Digital — a legal marketing agency — o...
What it's Like Dating Someone with ADHD
Dating someone with ADHD comes with unique challenges — and unique rewards. Here's what partners need to understand, and how to bu...
Living and Loving with ADHD
Long-term relationships with ADHD require more than love — they require understanding, systems, and a shared commitment to making ...
ADHD and the Workplace: Challenges, Strengths, and Strategies
ADHD creates real challenges at work — but it also brings genuine strengths. Here's how to manage the challenges and leverage the ...
Parenting with ADHD: Strategies That Actually Work
Parenting is demanding for anyone. When you have ADHD, the challenges multiply — but so does the empathy. Here's how to parent eff...
When Your Teenager Has ADHD
Adolescence is hard enough. ADHD makes it harder. Here's what parents need to know about supporting a teenager with ADHD through o...
Improve ADHD Focus and Concentration with Natural Remedies
Natural remedies won't replace medication for most people with ADHD — but several have genuine evidence behind them. Here's what t...
Nature Therapy for Children with ADHD
Research shows that time in nature significantly reduces ADHD symptoms in children. Here's what the evidence says — and how to mak...
CBD Oil for ADHD: What Does the Research Actually Say?
CBD oil is one of the most searched natural remedies for ADHD. Here's an honest look at what the research shows — and what it does...
ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Related Conditions
ADHD rarely travels alone. Up to 80% of people with ADHD have at least one co-occurring condition. Here's what you need to know ab...
Can Caffeine Help with ADHD?
Many people with ADHD self-medicate with caffeine. Here's what the research says about whether it actually works — and the importa...
Green Tea for ADHD: What the Research Says
Green tea's unique combination of caffeine and L-theanine makes it one of the most promising natural supplements for ADHD. Here's ...
Omega-3s and ADHD: Can They Help?
Omega-3 fatty acids have the strongest evidence base of any dietary supplement for ADHD. Here's what the research shows — and how ...
Signs and Symptoms of Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD looks very different from the hyperactive child stereotype. Here's a comprehensive guide to how ADHD actually presents ...
Can ADHD Develop in Adulthood?
Many adults are diagnosed with ADHD for the first time in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. Does ADHD actually develop in adulthood — or was...
ADHD in Girls: Why It's So Often Missed
Girls with ADHD are diagnosed on average 3–5 years later than boys. The consequences of this diagnostic gap are severe. Here's wha...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
CBT is one of the most evidence-based non-medication treatments for ADHD. Here's how it works, what the research shows, and how to...
The 3 Types of ADHD: What's the Difference?
The DSM-5 recognizes three presentations of ADHD. Understanding which type you have is essential for getting the right treatment —...
Concerta vs. Adderall: What's the Difference?
Concerta and Adderall are both first-line ADHD medications — but they work differently and suit different people. Here's a compreh...
Scheduled Distraction: The ADHD Productivity Hack That Actually Works
What if the secret to ADHD productivity isn't fighting distraction — but scheduling it? Here's the counterintuitive system that tr...
The 7 Best Productivity Systems for ADHD Brains (That Actually Work)
Most productivity advice was written for neurotypical brains. Here are the systems specifically designed — or perfectly adapted — ...
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult: What No One Tells You
More adults than ever are being diagnosed with ADHD for the first time. Here's what the process actually looks like, what to expec...
ADHD and Relationships: How to Stop the Cycle of Conflict and Build Real Connection
ADHD affects every relationship in your life — romantic partnerships, friendships, family, and work. Here's what's actually happen...
The ADHD Entrepreneur's Playbook: Turn Your Neurodivergent Brain Into a Business Advantage
ADHD and entrepreneurship have a complicated relationship. The same traits that make business ownership brutally hard can also mak...
The Complete Guide to ADHD Medications for Adults: Stimulants, Non-Stimulants, and Everything In Between
Navigating ADHD medication options as an adult is overwhelming. Here's a clear, evidence-based guide to every major medication cla...
The ADHD Morning Routine That Actually Works (Built for Chaotic Brains)
Mornings are brutal with ADHD. Here's how to build a routine that survives contact with your actual brain — without willpower, rig...
ADHD in Women: Why So Many Are Diagnosed Late and What to Do About It
ADHD in women looks different from ADHD in men — and for decades, that difference meant millions of women went undiagnosed. Here's...
12 Science-Backed Techniques to Improve Focus with ADHD
Forget the generic 'minimize distractions' advice. These 12 techniques are specifically supported by research on ADHD neuroscience...
Parenting a Child with ADHD: What Actually Works (From Parents Who've Been There)
Parenting a child with ADHD is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences imaginable. Here's what the research says — a...