[ad_1] The abnormalities occur specifically in the anterior neostriatum within the basal ganglia, a structure found deep in the brain, said neuroscientists at the Georgetown University Medical Center. Their findings, based on an analysis of 22 articles, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, can help boost both the diagnosis and treatment of the…
[ad_1] A new study suggested that parents of young children with an excitable or exuberant temperament could modify their parenting style to help moderate their child’s potential development of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study was co-authored by a University of Waterloo researcher. According to developmental psychologists, temperament, parenting, and the brain’s executive functions all…
[ad_1] Supply from drugmakers for the stimulant medications most commonly prescribed for ADHD are still falling short of demand, the Food and Drug Administration says, and many Americans who rely on these treatments are wondering why the nationwide shortage is continuing into its second year. Federal officials say they believe this year’s caps on production…
[ad_1] Children with a genetic predisposition to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were more likely to use screens for longer periods, according to a study. While long periods of screen time in childhood have been suggested to be a cause of ASD/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the results of this study suggest that some people may…
[ad_1] Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition in children and teens that extends into adulthood in up to around two thirds of cases. Worldwide, its prevalence is estimated to be around 5 per cent in children/teenagers and 2.5 per cent in adults. ADHD has been linked to mood and anxiety disorders in observational studies,…
[ad_1] “Do you have a family history of that?” It’s a question that often comes up in health settings, but how much do genetics really impact your physical and mental health? “Almost every condition you can think of has some sort of genetic basis, but the genetic basis is variable,” explains Dr. Eimear Kenny, professor…
[ad_1] Taking stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin without having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, the condition for which they are commonly prescribed, can result in decreased productivity, according to a new study. The medications have been widely used by people who don’t actually have an ADHD diagnosis but believe they might boost focus or productivity….
