Stimulants Mimic A Night Of Sound Sleep Rather Than Directly Boost Attention In A Nutshell Not attention networks: ADHD ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

About 7 million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and countless others go undiagnosed. People who live ...

Children with ADHD often exhibit hyperactivity due to an internal motor they haven't learned to control, not a lack of ...

Winter indoor confinement can lead to an increase in hyperactivity in children with ADHD and ASD. Given their limited outdoor time, parents will need to be creative with indoor diversions ...

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Trampolines are a hit with children, offering both entertainment and health benefits. They are particularly effective in managing ...

Daryl Efron received funding from The Royal Children's Hospital Research Foundation in 1995 to conduct a research study comparing two stimulants medications to treat ADHD. In approximately 2003-5 he ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often treated with stimulant medications. These can be effective and may be necessary for severe cases. However ...