Archive for the 'ADHD' Category
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, tested cognitive behavioral therapy in adults who were also treated with drugs but still experiencing significant symptoms. (more…)
ADHD, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation | Comments (0)
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Researchers at KhonKaen University, in KhonKaen, Thailand reviewed the evidence for this Cochrane report on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (more…)
ADHD, Cochrane Library, Meditation | Comments (0)
Friday, May 28th, 2010
During the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, researchers from Maimonides Medical Center, in Brooklyn, New York reported the effects of tai chi on self-control and mood in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (more…)
ADHD, Tai Chi | Comments (0)
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, in Kenner.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
ADHD, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Inositol, Jet Lag, Kava, Melatonin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Passionflower, SAMe, Saffron, Sleep (Insomnia), St. John's Wort, Valerian, Vitamins | Comments (0)
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
It’s suggested that omega-3 fatty acids might have an effect on disorders such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.
Researchers from the University of Wales, in Newport, UK looked for an association between omega-3 tissue levels and learning and behavior in school-aged children. (more…)
ADHD, Autism, Children, Dyslexia, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments (0)
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords. (more…)
ADHD, Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Cochrane Library, Homeopathy, Infection, Pregnancy, Prof. Ernst | Comments (0)
Sunday, March 21st, 2010
Researchers from Duke University Hospital, in Durham, North Carolina found positive effects in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (more…)
ADHD, Children, Melatonin, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments (0)
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
 “In the general population,” say researchers from the University of Illinois, “attention is reliably enhanced after exposure to certain physical environments, particularly natural environments.”
 Why not try it in kids with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? (more…)
ADHD, Children | Comments (0)
Monday, July 6th, 2009
 Although more costly than drugs, behavioral treatments can improve functioning in many children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Dr. Desiree Murray from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina compares different evidence-based behavioral treatments. (more…)
ADHD, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Comments (0)
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Researchers from the University of Canterbury, at Christchurch, New Zealand reviewed the evidence supporting the use of nutritional and herbal supplements to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (more…)
ADHD, Carnitine, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Iron, Magnesium, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pycnogenol, SAMe, St. John's Wort, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments (0)