Tag: ADHD
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Researchers Reveal Why Some Mental Disorders Are A Response to Adversity
These days, it’s more challenging to find people who don’t have a mental issue than those who do. The latest statistics reveal that at least 46.6 million Americans have mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Could adversities be the culprit to these common mental disorders rather than chemical imbalances in the…
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10 Ways to Tell if A Child Is Eating Too Much Sugar
How do you know if your child is eating too much sugar? You want your children to eat healthily and avoid junk food. Sure, the occasional treat is warranted. But did you know that the average person in this country eats more than 17 teaspoons of sugar every day? The more sugar your child eats,…
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FDA Approves New Medical Device For Kids with ADHD
ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) is a psychological and biological condition that affects thousands of children. ADHD is defined by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association as “a highly genetic, brain-based syndrome that has to do with the regulation of a particular set of brain functions and related behaviors.” As of 2016, The National Survey…
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8 Ways to Beat ADHD (Without Medicine)
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children diagnosed with ADHD often display impulsive behaviors that are interruptive and inappropriate for the setting (e.g. the classroom.) Boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as girls. The average age of diagnosis is…
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Science Explains 9 Deficiencies That Make ADHD Worse
What you eat to nourish your body has a direct impact in your brain. If you or someone you love suffer from attention deficit hypersensitivity disorder (ADHD), managing this condition through a good and balanced diet can do wonders. Some nutrient deficiencies may make the symptoms of ADHD worse. Here are some vitamins and minerals…
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Harvard Psychologist Explains Why He Thinks ADHD ‘Doesn’t Really Exist’
Jerome Kagan is not only a tenured professor at one of the most prestigious universities in the world; he is also considered one of the world’s best psychologists. In fact, his fellow academics ranked Kagan the 22nd most eminent psychologist of the 20th century. This ranking put the good professor ahead of Carl Jung (Yes…