Scientists at Louisiana State University say that despite popular thinking, ADHD meds may work by improving concentration and attention, not memory or intelligence. In a guest editorial published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, Professor Claire Advokat indicated that many people assume ADHD meds will help them achieve higher levels of academic and workplace achievement, but she indicates that ADHD sufferers are still less likely to graduate from college than their non-ADHD peers, and are...
Read moreThis Sharepost stems from several conversations and comments. Maybe it's come about because of those huge bonuses and big pay awards we see... Read more »
This is National ADHD Awareness Month. What is ADHD (attention-deficit hyper activity disorder?) According to Medicinenet.com: "ADHD refers... Read more »
ADHD medications are stimulants and although they calm individuals with ADHD, one of the side effects is trouble sleeping. But ADHD itself... Read more »
It has long been believed that ADHD and sleep disorders were somehow connected. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (Attention-Deficit hyperactivity... Read more »
An article from the National Sleep Foundation tells us:"ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder) is linked with a variety of sleep... Read more »
A good night's sleep may help improve some Alzheimer's patients' memory. Experts say that many older people have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
Research suggests that there's a link between sleep disorders in children and a diagnosis of ADHD. In this blog post from CNN, sleep expert Doctor... Read more »
The symptoms of disorganization, irritability, and hyper-sensitivity that are often symptoms of ADHD are hallmarks of sleep disorders as well,... Read more »
Adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD as children are more likely to have lifelong sleep problems than those who were never diagnosed, a new study... Read more »