What is ADHD
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common childhood disorder and can continue into adulthood. Symptoms of ADHD include having a hard time staying focused and paying attention, having difficulty controlling your behavior, and hyperactivity or being over-active.
There are three different types of ADHD:
1. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
Most of the ADHD symptoms a...
Posted : December 16, 2010 | 
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What Causes ADHD
What are the causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?No one understands what causes ADHD. There are some studies that suggest that although many studies suggest that genetics are involved. Like many other disorders, ADHD most likely results from a combination of several different factors. In addition to genetics, researchers are looking at possible environmental factors, and are studying how injuries to the brain, social environment, and even nutrition might influence ADHD.
Genes:
There are several different st...
Posted : December 16, 2010 | Comments : 0 | Adult Attention-Deficit Disorder
Adult Attention-Deficit Disorder Disorder and YouSo you think that you or a loved one might have ADHD or adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Approximately 5% of the United States population suffers from adult ADD. The first step to confirm your suspicion is to conduct online research and pay a visit to your mental health care professional.
ADHD or ADD is a clinical diagnosis applied to both children and adults who consistently display certain behavioral characteristic that are often predictable and repetitive over a period of time. If you think that your quality of life and overall health may be impacted by ADHD do your research. Some v...
Posted : January 22, 2010 | Comments : 0 | 
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