Category Archives: ADHD & Brain
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How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain
Posted on May 20, 2019 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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5 Perfectly Awful Ways to Motivate an ADHD Brain
Posted on May 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, Adult ADD/ADHD.BY TAMARA ROSIER, PH.D. Share Article Menu Many of us with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) have less reliable access to our prefrontal cortex (PFC) than do neurotypical people. Life’s details are managed in the PFC. It is a calm, rational butler, directing behavior in a Siri-toned voice: “Sir, your keys are on the table.” Or, […]
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Your Guide to Neurofeedback for ADHD
Posted on April 22, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Therapy.By David Rabiner, Ph.D., Ed Hamlin, Ph.D. This alternative therapy uses real-time EEG data to help patients work to train their ADHD brains for intense focus, impulse control, and organized executive function. Studies are encouraging, but not conclusive. Here’s what you need to know. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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How the ADHD Brain Biologically Differs From the Non-ADHD Brain
Posted on February 21, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain.By Jacqueline Sinfield ADHD is a condition that comes under a lot of scrutiny. Naysayers question if it is real or say it is caused by lack of motivation, willpower, or bad parenting—none of which is true. However, if you or your child has ADHD, you can feel vulnerable to these comments. Knowing that there are biological […]
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I’m Sorry — What Were You Saying?
Posted on January 31, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Focus.By Lynn Weiss, PH.D. Does your ADHD brain tune out and have a hard time paying attention, to your best friend who has invited you to coffee to explain why she broke up with the love of her life? Two sentences into her sad story, your mind has wandered. You hate to admit it, but […]
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CBD Oil for ADHD in Children and Adults: Does It Work?
Posted on November 26, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Medication.By Kristeen Cherney and Kimberly Holland Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of several active compounds found in the cannabis plant. It’s unclear whether CBD oil can help ease symptoms of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although CBD has established benefits for certain mental health conditions, researchers are still trying to understand its effects on behavioral and neurological […]
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What Is Neurofeedback? A Game-Changing ADHD Treatment
Posted on November 21, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Therapy.By Vincent Monastra, Ph. D Neurofeedback is likely to improve focus if your child has been correctly diagnosed, and if he or she has a therapist who encourages improvement. Here is everything you need to know about this natural therapy for ADHD. In using neurofeedback for kids with attention deficit disorder the “right” kind of […]
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Understanding Brain Fog in Adults with ADHD
Posted on October 25, 2018 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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What Science Says About Video Games and ADHD
Posted on September 25, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Focus, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Parenting, ADHD Self-Esteem.By Temma Ehrenfeld As video games grow in popularity, more parents are raising concerns about their impact on kids’ attention spans. Here’s what the latest research shows. yder was eleven when he was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “One way he was coping with his busy mind was playing games,” his mother, Charlie, […]
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Why does time fly when you’re having fun? Study sheds light
Posted on June 28, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Science.By Ana Sandaoui Time seems to pass very quickly when we have fun, or stand still when we are bored. For centuries, the subjective perception of time has preoccupied scientists, philosophers, and artists alike. Now, a team of neuroscientists may have found the neurobiological explanation for why we perceive time differently. Some studies in psychology have […]
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