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Exercise Boosts Self Control

Short periods of moderate exercise can boost self-control, a new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports.

 

Physical activity increases blood flow and oxygen supply going to the pre-frontal cortex of the brain. This may explain the improvement in self control, suggest the researchers from VU University in Amsterdam.

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Adolescent boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to be shorter and slimmer than other teens, says a new study from the University of Sydney.

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Obese Kids Face Immediate Health Risks

A new UCLA study reveals the immediate consequences of childhood obesity and finds that obese youngsters are at far greater risk than had been supposed.

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by Dr. Asma Sadiq

What is ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity that manifests in early childhood.

 

The symptoms of ADHD affect cognitive, academic, behavioral, emotional, and social functioning.

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Pesticides Linked to ADHD

Are you or your kids hyper? Do you have trouble sitting still? 

 

Exposure to pesticides can impact the brain and cause hyperactivity, say Harvard researchers.

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Green Outdoors Helps ADHD

A study of more than 400 children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has found a link between the children’s routine play settings and the severity of their symptoms.

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