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ADHD vs. Bipolar Disorder

Diagnosing ADHD is never an easy task. There are no laboratory tests, no x-rays, no way for a doctor to look at your brain and say you have ADHD. Instead, it is diagnosed based on a list of behavioral symptoms, such as hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Making it even harder to diagnose is the presence of coexisting conditions. Over 40 percent of... Read moreChevron
posted 04/04/2011, comments (5)|
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Autism Awareness: Kids Grow Up to be Adults

For those that don’t know already April is Autism Awareness month and this past Saturday marked the fourth annual World Autism Day.  To commemorate World Autism Day a national organization called Autism Speaks launched their annual Light it Up Blue campaign on the evening of April 1. Prominent buildings and structures in cities across... Read moreChevron
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Update: Food Colorings and ADHD

Earlier this week, I wrote a post on Food Colorings and ADHD, explaining that the FDA was reviewing information on a possible link between artificial food coloring and ADHD symptoms. This panel has indicated that it believes further study is needed on whether artificial food colorings do cause hyperactivity but they are not recommending banning... Read moreChevron
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Food Colorings and ADHD: Should All Artificial Food Colorings Be Banned?

It's been researched and tested, it has been debated over and over. Do food colorings, especially red dye and yellow dye cause hyperactivity? Are they one of the causes of ADHD? Most of the research has shown little to back up the claim that these dyes cause ADHD. But this week the FDA will be revisiting the argument and discussing whether... Read moreChevron
posted 03/30/2011, comments (13)|
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Can Martial Arts Help Children with ADHD Focus?

Can enrolling your child with ADHD into a martial arts program help him or her to focus more in school?   Several studies have shown that physical exercise has a positive impact on children with ADHD, increasing mental alertness and improving social skills. One study showed that loneliness, shyness and hopelessness were less prevalent in... Read moreChevron
posted 03/21/2011, comments (6)|
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