Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does temperament/personality play in a person's heart disease risk? Does it have a direct affect on cholesterol levels or blood pressure?
Dr. Shelby-Lane: Temperament and personality have a definite effect on blood pressure and on heart disease. This is a great question and it has been studied by the experts, as you will note in the following excerpts. Heart disease consists of congenital abnormalities, arrhythmias, lipid abnormalities acquired and...
When our son was a baby, he spent many an hour crying and screaming. It seemed like almost anything would set him off – eating too much,... Read more »
When our son was a baby, he spent many an hour crying and screaming. It seemed like almost anything would set him off – eating too much,... Read more »
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ADHD doesn’t suddenly develop when a child reaches school age, but instead, most research shows a high correlation between genetics and ADHD. We... Read more »
Parents of children with ADHD need to be creative thinkers. They need to find games and activities that can hold their children’s interest, keep... Read more »
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following... Read more »
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