Category Archives: ADHD Science
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Study: Self-Determination Theory Could Guide Research on ADHD and Motivation
Posted on December 20, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Science, Adult ADD/ADHD.The self-determination theory, which centers on intrinsic motivation and internal motives, could provide a framework for broadening our understanding of motivation and the role it plays in individuals with ADHD, according to a study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Read the full article
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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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New study sheds light on how a midbrain region helps us pay attention
Posted on November 14, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Science.by Indian Institute of Science Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have identified how a key midbrain region plays a vital role in attention in humans, using advanced imaging and modelling techniques. The human brain is constantly bombarded with information. It is through attention that it makes decisions efficiently: it processes relevant information […]
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Science Says Silence Is Much More Important To Our Brains Than We Think
Posted on August 12, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Therapy, ADHD Science.By Rebecca Beris A 2013 study on mice published in the journal Brain, Structure and Function used differed types of noise and silence and monitored the effect the sound and silence had on the brains of the mice.[1] The silence was intended to be the control in the study but what they found was surprising. […]
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Can You “Grow Out Of” ADHD?
Posted on November 8, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD Science, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Ralph Ryback, MD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is typically thought of as a childhood illness. When you use a search engine to look up signs and symptoms of the disorder (for instance, shortened attention span, impulsivity, excessive speech and restlessness) or treatments (such as behavioral therapy and medications), many of the websites […]
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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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How does ADHD Affect the Brain?
Posted on August 18, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD In The News, ADHD Science.By Liji Thomas, MD Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by an inability to control one’s attention span so as to effectively complete one activity or cognitive process before proceeding to another. This leads to impulsive decision-making and actions, and typically a hyperkinetic mode of life. ADHD is a disorder which primarily originates […]
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Exercise and the ADHD Brain: The Neuroscience of Movement
Posted on May 18, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD & Therapy, ADHD Science, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Additude Editors Research shows that physical activity sparks real, positive changes in the brain that increase attention and improve mood. What’s more, exercise is an inexpensive, self-prescribed, and accessible supplemental treatment option for adults and children with ADHD. “Think of exercise as medication,” says John Ratey, M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at […]
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The ADHD Mindfulness Craze: It all Started with One Little Study
Posted on April 17, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Science, Adult ADD/ADHD, Mindfulness and ADHD.Wherever you turn for your media, the message is the same. We’re in love with the idea of mindfulness. On 60 Minutes, a skeptical Anderson Cooper is transformed into a “paying attention to the moments of my day” mindfulness-practitioner. The cover of TIME boldly proclaims a “Mindful Revolution.” And, Parade magazine tells us that mindfulness is the No.1 Health-Booster in 2015. Try […]
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The ADHD Brain Is Wired Differently
Posted on January 30, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD Science.On a hot summer day in my new office, my client and I were shivering cold. “The air conditioning is hyperactive, maybe?” I jokingly wondered as we pulled on sweaters. I turned the thermostat up to 76 degrees, then 80, but the cold air wouldn’t stop. “Our HVAC system seems overactive,” I explained later to […]
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