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What Types of Exercises Are Best for ADHD?

We have talked about the importance of exercise for managing ADHD symptoms in the past: Can Exercise Help ADHD Symptoms?, Dr. John Ratey Discusses Exercise and ADHD in New Book, and Beginning an Exercise Program for People with ADHD. We know that exercise helps to ward off depression and anxiety. We know that exercise helps us focus. Research has... Read moreChevron
posted 04/23/2013, comments (0)|
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It's Final Exam Time: Strategies for Students with ADHD

It’s almost the end of the school year and for high school and college students, that means final exams. For many with ADHD, the thought of any test brings feelings of anxiety and dread but the idea of final exams is even worse. Too often, students with ADHD spend hours studying and preparing for tests, only to forget everything when the... Read moreChevron
posted 04/16/2013, comments (0)|
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Treating ADHD and Comorbid Conditions

The majority of children and adults have not only ADHD but a comorbid, or coexisting, condition, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or substance abuse. Around 20 percent have three or more conditions. This not only make diagnosis more difficult but complicate treatment as well. During the diagnostic process, medical professionals must... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2013, comments (0)|
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Adderall: Not the reason you feel "personality loss".

Hello,   I am 23 and a college student. I have recently started taking 40mg of non XR Adderall for ADHD Inattentive type. Im curious whether feelings of nervousness and self-consciousness results of the drugs themselves or natural change in thinking.   It has done miracles in my life. Now I can focus, feel tired when I should, think... Read moreChevron
posted 04/10/2013, comment (1)|
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11 Percent of Children Diagnosed with ADHD

In the United States, 11 percent of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD and that number rises to 20 percent when limited to high school boys. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control show that the number of children diagnosed with ADHD has more than doubled over the past 10 years. The data also showed that 2/3s of... Read moreChevron
posted 04/04/2013, comments (0)|
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