Thursday, February 9, 2012

ADHD linked to obesity

(Globe and Mail) UPDATED 2009-03-25
People who are obese may be three to five times more likely to suffer from ADHD than their normal-weight peers, a recent study suggests. The study of 242 obese patients published in the International Journal of Obesity found that 32 per cent had ADHD, compared with 4 to 7 per cent in the general population. When treated for ADHD, the patients lost 12 per cent of their body weight within 14 months. Researchers say that eating all day or being unable to stick to a diet may be a sign of the impulsivity and restlessness that is commonly associated with ADHD.  Read full story >
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