ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a combination of neural disorganizations that several different professional organizations believe are responsible for the symptoms and learning disabilities that are associated with the condition. The theory is that in order to perform higher learning and organizational thought the brain must begin by being organized and without injury. […]
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Here is a sure-fire list of diet dos and don\’ts to help your family triumph over obesity: 1. Be a ‘healthy’ role model. The number one thing that parents can do is to be a good role model for their children, Parents so often unknowingly set their kids up for failure. If there are chips,
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Parents of children who suffer from ADHD have long searched for nutritional answers to either help alleviate the symptoms or cure their child of the symptoms of ADHD. ADHD is a medical condition that is thought to be controlled by several different brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters, principally dopamine, serotonin and epinephrine, control emotions,
There are numerous statistics with Attention Deficit Disorder and while not every result is the same for each study, there are definite trends and common traits that seem to emerge over this condition. Earlier studies indicated that over 20% of school-age children were affected with this disorder, although there seems to now be a more
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Relative to shortage of funding among public and private schools, they are left with no choice but to cut on some of their school programs and most often than not, they usually sacrifice physical education classes and their sports programs. Unfortunately, although saving some money, schools have unwittingly contributed to the continued rise in obesity
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These are just a few habits you can embrace to start revving your metabolism right away. You may have heard stories about people who have lost dozens of pounds simply switching to diet soda or walking a few minutes each day. These are all small habits that contribute to a big difference and increase your
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is a behavioral disorder that affects between 3-5 percent of the population under 19 years old. It usually shows itself during childhood, presenting with symptoms such as inattention or hyperactivity that seems to appear in patterns, forgetfulness, poor impulse control and being easily distracted. There have been improvements in diagnosing the
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Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is a concern for between 5 and 10% of children in the U.S. today. However, this number maybe artificially inflated according to a study released in early 2008 by a research group at UCLA. According to these researchers at least half of the children diagnosed with ADHD in their study
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It’s estimated that obese children make up between 5 and 25 percent of all children in the United States. That’s a staggering number of severely overweight kids. And it’s frightening, consider that the number of obese children keeps rising. Obese children are unfortunately at a higher risk for illness and disease than kids who aren’t
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Here is a list of the top 7 healthiest foods to feed your kid and why it’s so healthy: 1. Oatmeal: A fabulous breakfast food, full of B vitamins, iron, zinc and calcium. Old-fashioned oatmeal offers plenty of carbohydrate for quick energy and high fiber. Add berries and honey to make it a delicious perfect
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