Archive for October, 2009

Adhd, Overweight and Obesity: the Chicken or the Egg?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Nelson Mane asked:  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is associated  with over weight and obesity.  This relationship has been established in the scientific literature yet not well understood.  We see from the studies below that children and adults with ADHD are more likely to be overweight when not medicated.  We also see that ...

Has anyone found a successful way to cope with ADHD without using drugs?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Jessica B asked: I'm at my wits end with my ADHD, I'm in my senior year of college and I need to get great grades. I've taken adderall in the past and its really helped but I was having pretty severe heart palpatations and was taken off of it. I ...

adhd?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Phoebe asked: im going to the doctor for adhd and i was like wondering and stuff if umm oh yeah if they do any blood work or anything like that. im completly terrified of needles and i just dont want anything like that done. nothing like this runs in my ...

Treatment Of Adhd In Children Should Be Safe And Effective

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Diana Ketchen asked: Discovering that their child has ADHD is upsetting to many families who are suddenly faced with the option of dosing their youngster with strong medications every day. Parents and family members are often unsure where they need to look to find the best treatment of ADHD in ...

What are some good science related activities for a five year old with ADHD?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Suzy asked: I am going to be a nanny for a child with ADHD this summer and he is really into science. I am trying to find an activity that will keep him entertained but also something that will keep his attention. Also, if there are any nannies with experience ...