One such substance is caffeine, a stimulant found in many commonly consumed foods and beverages. A number of recent studies have sought to examine a potential link between caffeine and ADHD, and the results have varied from one to the next. What has research shown about patients with ADHD and their different possible reactions to […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.People with ADHD know how much the condition can affect all aspects of their life – from how well they do in school to their relationships. But many people with ADHD may not be as aware of just how much the condition can influence their eating habits. And if left unchecked, these poor eating habits […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By News Desk at Global Village SPace Nutritionáis big business, and the public is growing increasingly interested in how food affects health. At the same time,ámental healtháhas become a huge focus for scientists and the general population alike. It is no surprise, then, that interest in the impact of food on mental health, or “nutritional […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By Jill Castle ATTENTION DEFICIT hyperactivity disorder affects approximately 11% of children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD can alter a child’s ability to pay attention, behave and learn The management of ADHD includes a focus on modifying behavior for young children and, for older kids, a combination of medication and […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By ADHD Editorial Board Does an ADHD diet work? Yes, following an ADHD nutrition plan rich in protein and vitamins can help control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But only if you avoid sugar, artificial flavors, and common allergens as well. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid. Read the full article
Continue Reading... No Comments.BY LAURA STEVENS, M.S. Does your child refuse to eat anything besides chicken nuggets or macaroni and cheese? Add these ADHD-friendly meals to your summer dinner repertoire, and keep your little ones happy and healthy with everything from simple slow-cooker suppers to two-ingredient desserts. Read the full article
Continue Reading... No Comments.By Rosie Osmun You know that getting enough sleep and getting enough exercise are both essential for good health. But when you’re short on time or are feeling tired, is it still worth waking up extra early so you can squeeze in a workout? You’re probably hoping the answer is “no.” After all, who wouldn’t […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.By Joel Nigg, Ph.D ADHD is genetic, but it is also environmental — to a degree. You can’t change your DNA. But you CAN change your diet, fitness, and sleep habits — all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms. Here’s how. Read the full article.
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