ADHD Center for Success

Source: RealAge.com

Okay, so you have a little trouble concentrating. So what, right?

Not so fast. The truth is, ADHD can have some pretty significant impacts on quality of life if it’s left untreated. Here are just a few facts that demonstrate how important it is to identify, understand, and treat or manage ADHD symptoms.

Adults with ADHD are more likely to:

• Be dismissed from employment
• Have interpersonal difficulties with coworkers and managers
• Experience relationship difficulties and breakups
• Struggle with substance abuse if they’re not treating their condition

If you recognize ADHD symptoms in yourself, don’t ignore them. Speak to a healthcare professional who is well versed in diagnosing and treating ADHD.

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Parents and college students are aware of the advantages of having proficiency in another language. Research now suggests that high-level use of more than one language may actually improve early brain development. Still other studies suggest that command of two or more languages improves the ability to focus in the face of distraction and may improve the essential skills known as ‘executive function”.

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Summer temperatures having been soaring across the country and it has come to my attention that Medications + Heat = can easily lead to serious health risks.

Attention Deficit medications such as Adderall and Ritalin can prevent the body from maintaining a normal temperature. Children and adults taking these medications should be encouraged to drink lots of water during the day. Overheating can be extremely dangerous.

In addition, people taking antipsychotic, antiparkinsonian, or tricyclic antidepressant medications should avoid overheating and prolonged sun exposure. Even newer medications such as Seroquel, Risperdal or Abilify can increase your risk of stroke. Dehydration is a serious consideration and consumers should make sure that they drink plenty of fluids.