Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, society and medicine. Ian Sample talks to scientists who explain what’s behind the rise – and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives. Read by Jonathan Booth.

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The Guardian

The truth about ADHD and autism: how many people have it, what causes it, and why are diagnoses soaring?

Johann Hari is a self-proclaimed “recovering former columnist” once accused of plagiarism. His recent books, including his latest one, continue to chronicle his issues with self-control—a struggle, writes Daniel Engber, that has not ended. Read by Karl Miller.

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What a year on Ozempic taught Johann Hari

Advisers from social media influencers to big consultants are offering guidance on how to recruit and retain 20-somethings. Read by Emma Powell.

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Financial Times

Making sense of Gen Z: employers seek answers on managing younger workers

Do you find yourself struggling with ever-mounting tasks? 

Most adults can relate to feeling overwhelmed by everyday life; with too many things demanding our attention, we can run out of focus and start to make mistakes. However, many don't realise that the drawbacks of this stretch far beyond stress, with a study determining that the demands of intense flight situations create a cognitive bottleneck resulting in pilots so focussed on their tasks they cannot register the sound of an alarm. 

To help alleviate these burdens, Neuroergonomic researchers are investigating using electroencephalograms (EEGs) what can be done to breach the chaos and improve safety. A human brain is a complicated machine, but it has a finite capacity with access to limited amounts of energy. Knowing this, Emily Willingham explains how we can use technology to reduce our cognitive workload and prevent potentially catastrophic outcomes.

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