“Outgrowing ADD/HD” Maybe? – But Only 10%
Razi Berry Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don’t outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. “It’s important for people diagnosed with ADHD to understand that it’s […]
Anxious Mothers May Increase Risk of ADHD in Children
Razi Berry A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child’s life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. This work is being presented for the first time at the ECNP Congress in Copenhagen. Large study about […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Children
Razi Berry Recent research supports the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to curb disruptive, even abusive behavior in children. The study was actually conducted at UMass Lowell’s School of Criminology and Justice Studies, with an intention of finding interventions that could help change disruptive childhood behavior before it turns into criminal behavior. Omega-3 fatty […]