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ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a child's age and development.
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Men with ADHD as children have higher obesity rates
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Eye opening survey on the connection between ADD and obesity rates as adults. Not great news, but I wanted to share.…Continue
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Hi, my son was diagnosed age 14 with ADD after I sought help from our GP because his school refused to impliment any form of assessment even though all his teachers had indicated on his reports he was inattentive. His psychology teacher went so far…Continue
Has anyone tried the WatchMinder or similar watches?
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I keep seeing the WatchMinder listed to the right. I am wondering how it worked if you did? Continue
What do you like to do to occupy your time with?
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For those of you who aren't able to work any more. What do you like to do to fill your time? If you do crafts, what kind of a craft do you do?I'm hoping all of us can share our ideas to help others (including myself) come up with new things that we…Continue
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Black Eyed Peas' Singer Opens Up On ADHD
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Will.I.Am, the Black Eyed Peas singer and composer/main man, has been battling ADHD and anchors on music to keep…
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Finding a new doctor can be difficult, and very scary. Being prepared can make the whole experience much easier on you, and on the new doctor. Remember that the doctor works for YOU, and if you are…
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