High-fat diets tend to promote inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity in childhood, known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other learning disabilities, says a new study. ‘We found that a high-fat …
According to a new study, adolescent boys being treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to be shorter and slimmer than their peers.
Alison Poulton from the University of Sydney and her co-authors found …
There’s nothing quite like being a parent. As you watch your little one grow, you keep on wondering how your child is developing, whether she’s the same as other kids. It can be particularly difficult for a parent whose child …
An exponential growth of technology means that children have stopped reading resulting in poor mental development. One way to arrest this regression is through DHA-fortified foods. DHA, the acronym for docosahexaenoic acid is a …
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that usually appears in early childhood. It makes it difficult for individuals to restrain their spontaneous responses—responses that can involve everything …
India is now ahead of China - and everyone else - in having the dubious distinction of having the world’s most polluted air. Earlier this year an Environment Performance Index (EPI) report placed India at the bottom of the 132 …
Singer Britney Spears is apparently suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADAH), a kind of developmental disorder. The 30-year-old, who is currently judging auditions of the US version of singing reality show …
Attention deficit disorder is not just a problem in children. ADHD is a problem with poor attention but also is additionally a problem with moderating emotions and effective self-regulation. Dealing with the demands of everyday …
Pregnant moms who are stressed are more likely to have unruly, short-tempered kids, thanks to the presence of stress hormones in their wombs. The research, which tracked thousands of babies from the womb to school, found the …
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or AD/HD or ADD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. It makes it difficult for individuals to restrain their …
Radiation from cell phone use during pregnancy could affect the brain of foetus, potentially leading to hyperactivity after birth.
"This is the first experimental evidence that foetal exposure to radio frequency radiation from …
The drug Ritalin (methylphenidate) may impair learning and memory in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, according to the latest finding. The results parallel a 1977 finding that a low dose of the …
Types of ADHD
Combined Type (Inattentive/Hyperactive/Impulsive): Children with this type of ADHD show all three symptoms. This is the most common form of ADHD.
Hyperactive Type: Children are naturally quite active, kids with …
