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For kids with ADHD, regular ‘green time’ is linked to milder symptoms
A new study adds to the evidence that time spent in green outdoor settings benefits children with ADHD. A study of more than 400 children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has found a link between the children’s routine play … Continue reading
Use Herbal Remedies for ADHD
ADHD is typically treated with the medications methylphenidate or amphetamine, which are stimulant drugs. While they have been proven to be effective they also have a high risk for abuse and have many side effects such as weight changes, appetite … Continue reading
Alterations in Brain Dopamine Pathway Appears to be Associated with Certain Symptoms of ADHD
Among the findings of the authors: “This study provides evidence in favor of the predicted disruption in the mesoaccumbens dopamine pathway in ADHD. With PET imaging, lower D2/D3 receptor and DAT [dopamine transporters] availability in those with ADHD than in … Continue reading