This blog category contains posts related to ADHD research and other reports in the news.
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Decades ago, I noticed a connection between ADHD and nicotine. For example, the adults in my local discussion group who had smoked cigarettes as teens and young adults reported the least “psychological baggage” from living
This post contains my comprehensive report on the Concerta generics downgraded by the FDA in 2016. It explains many facts consumers need to understand about generics, consumer rights/options, and more. It was thanks to ADHD
More than two centuries ago, a Scottish physician named Alexander Crichton wrote about ADHD in a medical text. He included the observation that some attention disorders are likely hereditary. He even remarked upon “the fidgets”—which
Science and sociology: The two fields often find themselves at loggerheads. That is the case with ADHD. And, it’s increasingly the case when it comes to accepting that there are differences between the male and
High intelligence does not protect you from the effects of ADHD, a recent study indicates. Unfortunately, too many people mistakenly assume that high IQ rules out ADHD entirely
Preliminary research shows that treating ADHD with stimulant medication can normalize the ability to uptake iron already in the diet. The study called into question the routine recommendation of iron supplements for people with ADHD.
When ADHD bashing hits the headlines or the airwaves, I smell a rat. A rat that has no education in biology, much less neurobiology. A self-serving rat. A rat on the make. A time-honored bit
Can ADHD create physical balance problems? Yes, research is telling us more about ADHD-related challenges with something called motor control. Simply put, balance. I’ll share a few examples here and then results from a very
Recently, my 2015 post on ADHD and Postural Sway shot to this blog’s #1 most-visited. This newfound interest in Postural Sway motivates me to share more fascinating research details with you on this important topic. Details
