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02/22/2026

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02/21/2026

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02/21/2026

New research shows ADHD traits are the unexpected engines behind breakthrough innovation and creative achievement.

For years, ADHD has been viewed primarily through the lens of cognitive challenges, yet recent findings in neuroscience reveal a striking advantage: superior divergent thinking. Because the ADHD brain is less restricted by conventional patterns, it excels at conceptual expansion—the ability to bridge seemingly unrelated ideas to form original solutions. This high propensity for mind-wandering serves as a constant wellspring for creativity, allowing individuals to bypass traditional mental boundaries and generate a higher volume of unique, outside-the-box concepts compared to neurotypical peers.

This creative edge is further fueled by a neurological drive for novelty. Research indicates that lower dopamine activity in individuals with ADHD creates a persistent craving for stimulation, manifesting as adventurous, exploratory behavior and a willingness to take risks. While these traits can present hurdles in routine environments, they are the exact qualities that define successful entrepreneurs and pioneers. By transforming impulsivity into a catalyst for action, many utilize their neurodiversity to pursue high-stakes innovation, proving that the ADHD brain is uniquely wired for the fast-paced demands of the modern creative economy.

source: National Institutes of Health. The Connection Between ADHD Symptoms and Novelty-Seeking Temperament. NIH Research Archives.

02/21/2026

How much protein you need depends on several factors — including age, s*x, health status and activity level.

02/20/2026

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Self‑criticism and shame only intensify a craving.

02/20/2026

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02/20/2026

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02/20/2026

When it comes to lean proteins that pack a punch of nutrition, it's hard to beat fish. One of the most healthful, delicious ways to cook fish is by broiling. Follow these steps to prepare a tasty entrée in minutes.

02/19/2026

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02/19/2026

Do you know what an ion channel is?

One of life's most fundamental processes is the transportation of ions through the outer walls of the cells that make up living organisms. These pathways are important to signal transfers in nerves and muscles.

Ion channels control the flow of ions (sodium, potassium, calcium) in and out of cells. These ion channels play a key role in many cellular processes, but until 1998 the general structure of them was unknown.

In 1998, Roderick MacKinnon succeeded in demonstrating what a potassium ion channel looks like. MacKinnon used X-ray crystallography, which maps the structure of molecules by using diffraction patterns that occur when X-rays pass through crystals.

Mapping the channels allowed MacKinnon to explain how potassium channel selectivity occurs. Understanding this mechanism allows for further research on ion channel disorders and defects. These disorders are linked to several diseases, including epilepsy, heart disease, and neurological disorders.

MacKinnon shared the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Peter Agre "for discoveries concerning channels in cell membranes.”