Parents, listen up: adequate sleep for children can make the difference between a well-functioning child and one beset with myriad problems. Researchers say elementary school-age…
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Pregnant? Take Enough Vitamin D!
Making sure to take enough Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine vitamin” can help prevent ADHD in your new child. Researchers found Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy can raise the risk of ADHD in the developing baby.
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Diet is Key in ADHD
“Eating a healthy diet, including fruits and vegetables, may be one way to reduce some of the symptoms of ADHD.”
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Study: Vitamins & Minerals Help Kids with ADHD, Emotional Disregulation
The micronutrient formula, consisting of all known vitamins and essential minerals, was administered for eight weeks.
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FDA-Approved, Non-Drug Treatment for ADHD
Neuroimaging studies have shown that eTNS increases activity in the brain regions that are known to be important in regulating attention, emotion and behavior.
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Israeli Study Finds Long-Term Consequences of Mild Head Injury in Children are Underdiagnosed
“One in four children who have suffered a minor head injury is liable to suffer from chronic post-concussion syndrome — sometimes misdiagnosed as ADHD.”
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The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-Based Conclusions About ADHD
A meta-analysis of seven large studies found no evidence of an association between sugar consumption and ADHD in youth.
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Helping ADHD Kids Cope with COVID-19 Changes
Going to school these days means learning to use new technology to attend virtual classes or being there “in person” with many new rules.
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A new report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns there’s been a significant increase in the number of emergency…
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Executive function deficits in childhood linked to increased aggression in teens
The findings suggest that helping children increase their executive function – self-regulation, planning and mental control – could reduce their aggression.
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