This is a collection of the most interesting health tweets from the week ending May 13.

ADHD shouldn't have to hold your child back from enjoying the splendors of summer camp.

Not all women with ADD/ADHD present with the same symptoms. Some women are hyperactive; others are sluggish. The symptoms listed here are those not often mentioned in ADD/ADHD literature, but which are commonly described by women with the condition. Is it any wonder that daily activities can become overwhelming?

This list has been compiled by teens with ADHD. They have kindly shared what is important to them and what they find most frustrating in working with teachers and parents.

A 2007 study found that as many as 5 million children in the United States are addicted to online or video games, and ADHD kids may be particularly vulnerable.

Homework time is an ongoing challenge when parenting children with ADHD. After sitting in school all day, it can sometimes be impossible for them to sit still again at home to work again. The following are ten tips for families to survive homework time.

For many children the medications can work successfully in diminishing the symptoms of ADHD. Yet there are instances where the medications don’t work as well as parents had hoped or they have so many side effects that the medication is stopped. What can be of great benefit is to use a multi-treatment approach combining non-prescription methods with medication if necessary.

Setting up a behavior modification program takes hard work, dedication, commitment and cooperation between parents, teachers and caregivers. The following seven steps will help you to create your own system, catered to the individual needs of your children.

One of the most commented upon questions we have gotten here on ADHD Central was from a mom who wanted to know what effects there would be for her son if he drank alcohol while taking a medication prescribed for ADHD, Adderall. To clear up any confusion we wish to provide you with information on why mixing alcohol and Adderall is a potentially dangerous combination.

Whether your child has ADHD, or is just exhibiting typical childish behavior, you're probably going to face a public meltdown at some point. Use these five tips to bring your child--and yourself--back to normal quickly.

Previously, depression in patients with ADHD was thought to be situational and it was assumed that the depression was a result of constant failure or the inability to compensate for symptoms of ADHD in daily life. Because of this, depression was often ignored and ADHD was treated, assuming that the depression would disappear when the ADHD was controlled and treated.

Merely Me says: I don't know about you but I live in some dread over the upcoming holidays. Thanksgiving is a tortuously long day for a child with hyperactivity. They wait hours for dinner and then the feast is deliberately eaten with slow reverence. Here are some tips for avoiding the stress of Turkey Day.

Countless theories exist about what causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children. Some blame environmental factors, including diet. Others claim it is genetics or the product of factors while in the womb. Still others deny the condition entirely, blaming bad parenting. What is true and what is myth about the causes of ADHD?

Besides the normal back to school activities, you can help your children by exercising their minds and preparing for next year’s lessons. It doesn’t have to be all work though, many fun activities can engage your child’s mind and creativity.

When you have a child with ADHD, vacations can be a challenge. Impulsivity and hyperactivity can interfere with your calm days and make you feel more frazzled at the end of the vacation than when you began your journey.

It’s estimated that video games are now played in 65 percent of American households, with players ranging across genders and ages. Children and adults have shown signs of being “addicted” to gaming--serious gamers can spend up to 18 hours a week playing. So how is this bad for your health? Here are eight ways.

Here are questions HealthCentral visitors asked about ADHD and my answers.

Though many children exhibit some of the follow behaviors, a child exhibiting some or all of these signs may have ADHD. Though this does not necessarily mean your child has ADHD, parents should discuss any concerns with their physician.

Lack of focus happens for many different reasons. You may feel overwhelmed and not able to concentrate. You may be distracted by external stimulus, such as noise, all around you. You may be bored completing a tedious task. Lack of focus can be caused by different things, at different times, for example you may be overwhelmed with a large project at work and find yourself daydreaming because you just don’t know where to start. Later, you may be distracted by the noise in the office or the activity going on all around you. When you find yourself unable to concentrate, take a few moments to think about the trigger. This can help you better find a solution.

It’s summer! For many children summer means no school and day after day of having nothing to do but have fun. But for children with ADHD day after day without any structure often means getting into trouble. Here are some ways to keep your child busy during the long days of summer.