Category Archives: ADHD & Brain
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More Than Just Genes: How Environment, Lifestyle, and Stress Impact ADHD
Posted on April 29, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Science, Adult ADD/ADHD.ADHD is a genetic disorder, but DNA is not working alone. Stress, foods, and environmental toxins change the brain as well. Here, learn how to reverse their negative effects. Now, researchers understand that ADHD is primarily a disorder of self-regulation. Self-regulation weaves together all the older theories of ADHD into one cohesive picture; it is also what allows […]
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The Scientific Case for “Focused-Attention Meditation”
Posted on February 4, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Exercise, Mindfulness and ADHD.There are innumerable forms of meditation. Only some come with long traditions, and even fewer have been carefully scientifically studied. Of the ones that have been studied, we’ll take a look at the differences between these two: Focused-Attention and Mindfulness (aka Open Monitoring). Focused-Attention Meditation (FAM) is exactly what it sounds like, participants are asked […]
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Why Having Well-Connected Brain Hubs Matters
Posted on January 18, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain.By Christopher Bergland Poorly-connected brain hubs and childhood developmental disorders often go hand in hand, according to a new state-of-the-art brain mapping study from the University of Cambridge. The findings (Siugzdaite et al., 2020) were published on February 27 in the journal Current Biology. “The purpose of this study was to take a transdiagnostic approach to establish how brain […]
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ADHD and Focus
Posted on January 9, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Focus.Even though it’s 2021, not much seems that different than a week ago. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change all of our lives in ways we could never have imagined a year ago. For older teens and young adults, the markers of how you’ve defined yourself–school, music, sports, friends, parties, work have shifted dramatically in 2020. In […]
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Understanding Brain Fog in Adults with ADHD
Posted on December 24, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Eileen Bailey Brain fog – you know, that feeling that you have cobwebs in your brain; where it is hard to think clearly. You feel like you are walking around in a fog and it takes you a while to process what is going on around you. You might find it difficult to concentrate, […]
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How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain
Posted on December 10, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Additude Editors Research shows that what you feed your body has a direct correlation to how your brain functions. Diet and nutrition impact cognition, attention, sleep, and mood. According to the Harvard Health Blog1, studies show that people who eat “clean” or “whole” meal plans high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and lean […]
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Two Distinct Ways the Brain Stays Focused and Curbs Impulses
Posted on December 3, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Focus.By Christopher Bergland Accomplishing goals that require focus and grace under pressure is practically impossible if you’re overexcited or easily distracted. The ability to stay laser-focused and ignore distractions while simultaneously curbing impulsiveness and not “spazzing out” is key to achieving peak performance in life and sport. Experiencing attention deficits or being prone to impulsivity can interfere with goal-directed behavior. […]
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Active Fit: ADD and ADHD
Posted on October 23, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Adult ADD/ADHD.Previously, ADD was thought to be separate from ADHD; however, ADHD and ADD share common characteristics that would categorize the condition as a type of ADHD. Individuals with ADHD exhibit the following symptoms: Inattention, which includes disorganization, difficulty with maintaining attention, constant daydreaming, and not paying attention when spoken to directly. Impulsivity… Read the full […]
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How Multitasking Erodes Productivity And Dings Your IQ
Posted on October 15, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Focus.By Curt Steinhorst If you’ve heard of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you probably know that its symptoms include impulsivity, difficulty focusing, poor time management, problems prioritizing, and short attention span. And it’s taxing for those who struggle to overcome it. In the workplace, something quite similar and widespread plagues companies, and it wears the innocent […]
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Diet Plays a Significant Role in Affecting Your Mental Health, Says Study
Posted on July 29, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By NewsGram Desk Diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but this link is firmly established only in some areas such as the ability of a high fat and low carbohydrate diet (a ketogenic diet) to help children with epilepsy, and the effect of vitamin B12 deficiency on fatigue, poor memory, and depression, says a […]
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