http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com There are foods that obviously feed the brain and then there are foods that can actually damage brain operation. Do you recognize which encourage a vibrant brain and which do not? Here is a list of foods to assist you in picking healthy food to enhance c... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/quality-foods-for-the-mind-1521999.html 28th April 2010 Do young children outgrow Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD? Are Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD challenges subjective, relying on what person is looking at them? Does the classroom environment influence a child's capacity to concentrate? A recent D... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/emerging-study-indicates-children-commonly-grow-out-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-1495133.html 09th April 2010 Low iron and zinc levels have been linked with ADHD. Experiments also connect low levels of magnesium to an increased incidence of ADHD. Increasing magnesium to the diet might be a highly effective and safe technique to address attentional difficulties. ... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/the-relationship-between-magnesium-and-attention-deficit-disorder-1491563.html 08th April 2010 Do kids outgrow Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD? Are Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD issues subjective, hinging on who is looking at them? Does the class environment influence a child's propensity to focus? A new Duke University research shatters ... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/new-study-indicates-children-often-grow-out-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-1476272.html 29th March 2010 A growing number of experts state some foods and food colorings can be at fault for the escalating ADHD problems. Here is a general summary regarding the investigation and studies about food chemicals and Attention Deficit Disorder. There are e... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/the-connection-between-food-and-hyperactivity-1469937.html 25th March 2010 An increasing number of researchers state specific foods and food colorings can be at fault for the increasing amount of ADHD symptoms. Here is a general evaluation involving the basic research and studies concerning food preservatives and ADHD. ... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/the-correlation-between-food-and-hyperactivity-1459141.html 19th March 2010 Unless you live under a rock, do not own a television set and/or did not read the newspaper, you have heard plenty about Michael Phelps, the swimming superstar extraordinaire who this month added eight gold medals during the 2008 summer Olympics to his st... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/exercise-for-adhd-1450554.html 16th March 2010 Decreased iron and zinc levels have been related with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The mineral magnesium is less known for its correlation to ADHD but is of the same importance. There have been a number of reports connecting low magnesium lev... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/the-adhdmagnesium-connection-1442397.html 11th March 2010 Parents can help their child make the grade by coupling brain healthy supplements, a good multi-vitamin and brain-smart foods. Properly nourishing the brain will ultimately set the child up for success in the classroom by improving focus and concentration... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/making-the-grade-with-brainhealthy-foods-108930.html 29th November 2006 A new ADHD medication, the Daytrana transdermal patch, is now available for children who have difficulty swallowing pills. The delivery system is new to the market. With this patch, the drugs flows through the skin and into the bloodstream. The active ing... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/daytrana--a-patch-for-adhd-108929.html 29th November 2006 There are a number of easy yet powerful depression self-help techniques available. These depression self-help techniques are not meant as a replacement to professional treatment, but as a supplement to depression treatment. Try as many of these depression... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/powerful-depression-selfhelp-techniques-108928.html 29th November 2006 Adult ADD and depression often go hand-in-hand. In fact, research suggests that up to 25% of ADD adults also suffer from depression. Despite that, the depression aspect of Attention Deficit Disorder often goes untreated because people either don't recogni... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/adult-add-and-depression-108927.html 29th November 2006 Solid evidence links lead exposure to hyperactivity, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and failure to graduate from high school. Lead poisoning is also linked to a tendency toward violence and other emotional and behavioral problems. W... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/get-the-lead-out-108926.html 29th November 2006 Mercury is a poisonous neurotoxin commonly found in everyday sources - from drinking water to bleached flour and cosmetics. Behind lead, mercury is the second most common metal toxin and both can pose great physical and mental health problems. Learning pr... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/mercury-poisoning-and-oral-chelation-108925.html 29th November 2006 A day in school requires sustained attention, sitting quietly and refined social skills - all of which ADHD children tend to have great difficult mastering. With a teamwork approach to education, solid communication and a few tried and try tips, the educa... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/adhd-and-school-success--yes-it-is-possible-101046.html 16th November 2006 A study released this week estimates that more than 7 million Americans have misused Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulant medications used to treat ADHD, and that 75,000 showed signs of addiction to stimulant medications. This recent stud... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/millions-have-misused-adhd-drugs-33917.html 07th March 2006 Holidays are the time of year to seduce the senses and bolster the bonds between family and friends. But even the hardiest of revelers can succumb to holiday stress. Fret not, you weary holiday warriors. Below are tips for managing holiday stress. These h... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/managing-holiday-stress-17901.html 01st December 2005 The Strattera television depicted a distracted man forgetting his car keys, arriving late to appointments and failing to complete work assignments on time. In the forefront of many adults' minds was, "Yeah, I can relate."Today more and more adul... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/adult-adhd-drug-use-skyrockets-17900.html 01st December 2005 Adding to the "Black Box" warning that Strattera can cause liver problems comes a new warning that Strattera can cause suicidal thoughts in children taking the ADHD drug. The FDA is now making the company put a warning label on its product about the S... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/strattera-linked-to-suicidal-thoughts-in-children-17898.html 01st December 2005 In a world where we, as adults, are stressed to the maximum, it makes sense that our children are also living very demanding lives. With most jobs requiring a college degree, the pressure to succeed is more prominent than ever. Children with such disabili... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/parents-provide-biggest-role-in-success-of-children-8961.html 14th September 2005 Provigil is an interesting drug. It keeps narcoleptics from falling asleep and it also appears to help people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) stay focused. But how effective is Provigil for ADH... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/is-provigil-effective-for-the-symptoms-of-add-and-adhd-8930.html 14th September 2005 According to recent studies, ADHD is one of the most costly health conditions in the U.S. - topped only by alcohol abuse and clearly ahead of drug abuse in terms of cost. Annually, alcohol abuse costs American families $86 billion in lost household inc... http://jeanninevirtue.articlealley.com/the-cost-of-adhd--treatment-a-must-for-emotional-physical-and-financial-health-2118.html 02nd June 2005