It seems to be quite obvious that the old adage “You Are What You Eat” has become more and more true in recent decades. We are all more or less familiar with the concept of foods that are good for us and also with the idea that certain other foods can be detrimental to our health. What most of us […]
The American Psychiatric Association recently stated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) an astounding finding regarding ADHD. Its newly gathered data showed that 3%-7% of school-aged children have ADHD. Furthermore, several other studies simultaneously estimated even higher rates in community samples. When parents were surveyed to better estimate the incidence of this disorder, the results were […]
The acronym ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder (ADD). It has become quite a common condition among children as well as a source of concern and controversy among parents. Children with diagnosed ADHD generally have problems paying attention or concentrating. They can’t seem to follow directions with ease and are easily […]
ADHD sometimes known as childhood hyperkinesis is a condition with symptoms of inattentiveness, over activity and impulsivity. For this host of problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a child’s age and development. The direct causes of ADHD are unknown but it is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood. It […]