Higher levels of hyperactivity and restlessness or impulsivity correlated with slower memory reaction times.
Entries from March 2009
ADHD Children and Memory Speed
March 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Attention Deficit Children
Brain Week
March 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Health News
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) (March 16-22) is an international campaign dedicated to advancing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Find general information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to sites related to more than 25 brain disorders.
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Misdiagnosis of ADHD
March 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
We believe that most children are not diagnosed correctly regarding AD/HD. This is primarily because doctors do not conduct extensive lab testing to get to the real cause of the symptoms.
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Provigil Dangerous Drug
March 19th, 2009 · No Comments · ADD - ADHD News
College students are now buying and selling Provigil illegally to stay alert while studying like they do with Ritalin and Adderall. Watch out, because recent research shows evidence that Provigil (generic name, modafinil) might be more addictive than originally thought.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Sleep
March 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Attention Deficit Children
Research has shown that 25 percent to 50 percent of children and adolescents diagnosed with attention deficit disorder have clinically reported sleep problems. Partial sleep loss on a chronic basis accumulates to become a sleep debt, which can produce significant daytime sleepiness and neurobehavioral impairment.
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Attention Deficit Disorder and Alertness
March 12th, 2009 · No Comments · ADD - ADHD News
People with attention deficit disorder have a hard time sitting still unless they’re in a highly stimulating environment.