Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodiversity conditions in children.1 Living with ADHD poses challenges for the person with the condition and those in their lives. According to the ADHD Institute, it’s estimated that 2.2% of children worldwide are living with the condition and will require ADHD treatment.2  Testing children for […]

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In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of ADHD medication on the brain reward system using fMRI. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition, characterized by increased levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Individuals with ADHD display symptoms in childhood, which often continue into adulthood. Methylphenidate is a drug commonly used to […]

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A study investigating the effects of saffron in children and teens suggests its potential as an alternative herbal treatment for ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodivergent disorder often seen in childhood and adolescence. It is a chronic disorder that results in problems such as poor concentration and impulse control. Methylphenidate, commonly known as […]

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While there are no attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments, this wording is interchangeably used to describe ADHD methods of management. One such method is the use of medications. Researchers examined existing research to determine which medication offers the most management of symptoms and are tolerable in children, adolescents, and adults. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder […]

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How does attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shape the course of a child’s future? American doctors and researchers wanted to identify early signals of future behaviors among children with ADHD. The researchers had several theories relating to how children with ADHD would function in their careers, social circles, and overall well-being in adulthood. A prospective longitudinal ADHD study […]

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A recent study investigated the impact of yoga on a small group of pre-schoolers to examine its impact on attention span in preschool children with ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurs in about 7% of children and adolescents. Core symptoms indicating this condition include impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention. An important problem encountered in the […]

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A recent study showed that levels of ϒ-amino butyric acid (GABA) in the adult prefrontal cortex were decreased in patients who had begun stimulant use as a child compared with patients who did not use stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD until adulthood. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known problem in children, adolescents and adults, but […]

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) formerly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a syndrome where individuals have problems with sustained concentration. It is diagnosed in childhood usually by the age of twelve. Individuals diagnosed with the disorder must show an inability to concentrate in two settings such as in school and at home. Diagnosis […]

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