The Effects of Dietary Modification on ADHD

Many studies have investigated the effects of changes in diet on symptoms of ADHD. Research findings support that artificial food colorings do not contribute to ADHD however excluding food additives, sugar and certain food groups may reduce symptoms of hyperactivity in some cases.

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The Anti-inflammatory Diet’s Surprising Benefits in Children

Hello. I am Diane Barsky, attending physician in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). I have a special interest in nutrition for children, and today I’d like to talk to you about the anti-inflammatory diet.

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Parent Training for Children With ADHD

A structured training program for parents of children with ADHD was highly successful in ameliorating a number of behaviors and symptoms associated with the disorder in a study conducted by researchers affiliated with the Universitario Son Espases and Universidad de les Illes Balears in Palmas, Spain.

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3 Clinical Studies on ADHD

Highlights of 3 studies explore novel genetic variants for ADHD, the prevalence of parent-reported ADHD diagnoses, and video game interventions.

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Margaret Sibley, Florida International University – ADHD in Adults

Can ADHD start in adulthood? Margaret Sibley, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health at Florida International University, delves into diagnosing adults…Recent studies from the UK, New Zealand, and Brazil suggest that adult-onset ADHD might occur in up to 10 percent of adults. My colleagues and I were surprised by this finding…

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