Secondhand Smoke Threatens Children’s Mental Health
A new study of children and adolescents aged 8 to 15 was conducted to measure the serum cotinine level associated with secondhand smoke exposure among nonsmokers. The researchers found that “serum...
View ArticlePreterm Births Increase Likelihood of ADHD
A recent study found that “preterm and early term birth increases the risk of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) by degree of immaturity.” Normal pregnancy is between 39 and 41 weeks....
View ArticleTylenol Causes ADHD?
Studies over the past few years have begun to reveal that acetaminophen (the primary ingredient in Tylenol) is not as safe as it was once thought. A new study has shown an association between the use...
View ArticleEating Habits Impact ADHD
There are several studies that show an association between what a child eats and their risk of learning challenges, particularly attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The latest study...
View ArticleExercise for ADHD?
An interesting study looks at how daily exercise might impact people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The investigators found that “the present results suggested that treadmill...
View ArticleOmega-3 for Good Behavior
There is a lot of discussion about how proper nutrition can affect behavior, particularly with children. This study looked to see if “omega-3 supplementation over 6 months will reduce behavior problems...
View ArticleExercise for ADHD
Exercise can be another way to improve your child’s behavior. Researchers reviewed scientific studies to determine to what extent exercise can impact ADHD symptoms. They found that “aerobic exercise...
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