Spring tends to make us feel better. The warmer weather, the bright sunlight, the budding trees and flowers, the green grass all can put a smile on our face. But according to research, green and open environments also help to reduce symptoms of ADHD.
Green Spaces and ADHD Symptoms
Terry Matlen previously wrote about a study reported in the Journal of Attention Disorders in 2008. According to this study, "children with ADHD who walked for 20 minutes through a park had an improvement in...
Probably the most popular method to treat ADHD in children is through the various ADHD medications. For many children the medications can... Read more »
Do you ever wish that there was some way that you could slow your racing thoughts, learn to focus your attention better and calm your life... Read more »
I just started to take a yoga class in my community and all the while I was thinking, "Wow, this would be great for someone who has... Read more »
One of the questions I wonder about as a parent is whether or not symptoms of ADHD ever just go away as a child matures. In other words, is... Read more »
A new study suggests that giving ECGs to children who are taking stimulant medications may save 13 children's lives out of every 400,000 screened.... Read more »
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent... Read more »
Parents who are given training in how to deal with their child's conduct can help improve their child's behavior, a new study has found. Researchers... Read more »
Most children who have ADHD also struggle with other conditions, researchers say. A study on 62,000 found that those who had been diagnosed with ADHD... Read more »
Children who have ADHD are up to three times more likely to use drugs such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana during their teens and early adulthood... Read more »
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