We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often they need a walk.

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It used to be associated with young boys. Now, with a spike in diagnoses in women, a new picture is emerging of how the disorder really works.

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Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living with the disorder. It used to be associated with young boys. Now, with a ...

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This story appears in the February 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine.

The Golden Globe-nominated actor and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, discuss their favourite LA restaurants, family meals and teaming up with female coffee farmers in their native Colombia.