When University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Dr. Nicole Logan arrived at the school three years ago, she planned to continue her earlier research on improving childhood health. “I was really interested in seeing what happens throughout a typical day for a child and how we can best improve their functioning,” Logan told…

[Excerpt] And, research suggests that physical activity can help some children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychologist Stephen Faraone, PhD, discusses what the research means, explaining the term “disinhibition,” and which activities appear to be most helpful.

A new Chinese investigation found that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with reduced myopia prevalence, more hyperopic spherical equivalent refraction (SER), and shorter axial length (AL) in schoolchildren, according to Xiu Nian Chen, PhD, from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Quick Read: More diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are causing high demand for medications that treat the condition. This high demand, as well as regulatory issues, has caused medication shortages and higher costs. Talking to your doctor, changing pharmacies or using different treatment methods are options to try if you have trouble getting your meds.

Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study shows. Researchers found that ADHD-associated genetic variants, especially when combined with parental psychiatric diagnoses, increase the likelihood of abuse and neglect.

Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Published in Environment International, the study examined how exposure to green spaces during critical periods of early childhood development influences the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity…

With many talents, she is a powerhouse vocalist, actress, poet, and a powerhouse in the UC Berkeley Gospel Choir. She is also the creator of a musical that shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD. For more, KRON4 News Anchor Stephanie Lin spoke with Candace Johnson, the creator of “Scat-ter Brain: The Music…

Overexposure to mobile phones and similar devices can impact ocular and mental health; Roe suggests methods of managing screen time.

[Excerpt] Attention is one of the key components of school readiness. We focused our research on school-age children (6 to 12 years old), a critical period when attention problems such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often become apparent. Yet it is also a time when the brain remains relatively plastic, allowing for intervention if aggravating factors…

A major review finds that diets high in ultra-processed foods may rewire the developing brain, amplifying risks for ADHD, depression, and even dementia, spotlighting the urgent need to rethink what children and expectant mothers eat.

In the last decade, the incidence of restrictive eating disorders in children, like anorexia-nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders (ARFID), has doubled. These disorders have severe consequences for growing children, resulting in nutritional deficiencies and problems with bone development, statural growth and puberty. Most studies have focused on the effects of these disorders in older…

New research sheds light on how the brains of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder function differently when anticipating risky decisions. Individuals with ADHD showed reduced activation in key brain areas involved in self-awareness and decision-making. Among those with ADHD, women showed more activity in several of these regions than men, pointing to possible sex-related differences in…