Greater amounts of sunlight helps decrease incidences of ADHD altogether.
The New York Times reported that one in five American Teenage boys is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a 16 percent increase from 2007.
Researchers reported that children suffering from sleep apnea were six times more likely to have behavioral problems.
The American Academy of Neurology published a report reminding doctors and physicians to stop prescribing ADHD medications for healthy children.
Yoga has become extremely popular in recent years; 6 million Americans reported doing yoga in the past 12 months. It’s obvious that yoga can improve fitness and flexibility. However, the benefits of the popular exercise extend well beyond those of healthy muscles. Recent studies have found that the stretches of yoga can benefit both your mind and body in unexpected ways.
Short bursts of exercise could help improve self-control in adolescents and young adults, a new review of existing research suggests.
ADHD isn't just a condition that leads to a troubled childhood, but also causes a lot of problems in adulthood. A recent study conducted by researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and Mayo Clinic, have found that ADHD increases risk of the child growing up to have mental disorders like depression and anxiety and being a delinquent.
Research finds a genetic link between autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) published a report surrounding the dangers of household items. According to the study, household items containing man-made chemicals are linked to diseases, such as cancers, asthma, and birth defects. The report suggests placing a ban on high risk items in order to protect future generations.
High-fat diet may be contributing to the increasing diagnosis of ADHD in U.S. children. A new study from University of Illinois has found a significant link between high fat diet diets and brain conditions that affect learning abilities like ADHD.
Children who are on medication for Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have just as severe symptoms of the condition- like impulsivity and inability to concentrate- as children with ADHD who don't take any medication for the condition, according to a new study.
Children witnessing intimate partner violence and depression at home have an increased risk of ADHD and may have to stay on psychotropic medication for the rest of their lives, according to a new study.
Yoga can help people cope with symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and depression, even when they weren't using any medication for the condition, says a new study review. The research also found positive effects of yoga on people suffering from sleep disorders and schizophrenia.
A new study suggests that the youngest children in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. The study confirms the findings of the previous studies which have produced similar results. The findings of the study from Iceland only suggest, and do not prove that some children are diagnosed with ADHD, if they are less mature than their class mates.
A new study has revealed that music may have similar effects as medication for children with ADHD. The study, led by FIU Center for Children and Families Director William E. Pelham Jr., aimed at examining how distractions such as music and television affect children with ADHD.