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ADHD Symptoms Improved in Children By a Dose of Nature

Oct 17th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News Feeds

For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), tasks that require concentration such as doing homework or taking a test can be very difficult. A simple, inexpensive remedy may be a “dose of nature.”
A study conducted at the University of Illinois shows that children with ADHD demonstrate greater attention after a 20-minute walk in a [...]



ADHD Versus Sleep Apnea From Enlarged Tonsils

Aug 25th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News Feeds

It’s often labeled attention deficit disorder, but experts say what may be the real problem behind thousands of children’s behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea.
According to ear, nose and throat physicians, enlarged tonsils can cause obstructive sleep apnea in children, causing them to stop breathing repeatedly during the night resulting in sleep deprivation.
“If kids [...]