Contributions of physical activity to ADHD care
Researchers at the Universite de Montreal, in Quebec, explored the effects of physical activity programs on fitness, cognitive function, and...
Review: CAM for ADHD
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are frequently given to children and adolescents for reputed benefits for hyperkinetic and concentration disorders...
Omega-3 to treat mental illness
Several health organizations have come together to review the evidence. Here’s what we know.
Review: Acupuncture to treat ADHD
In this Cochrane review, researchers at Sichuan University, in Chengdu, China, looked for evidence supporting the use of acupuncture in...
Is there a role for CAM to treat ADHD?
Researchers at Trinity College, in Ireland, reviewed the latest scientific evidence of the effectiveness and safety of CAM treatments in...
Is there a relationship between omega-3 and childrens’ behavior?
It’s suggested that omega-3 fatty acids might have an effect on disorders such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Researchers from...
The best evidence on homeopathy
Prof. Ernst searched the Cochrane review database for the term “homeopathy” in the title, abstract, or keywords.
Review: Chiropractic for children and adolescents with ADHD
68% of parents of these patients seek help from alternative practitioners, including chiropractors, according to researchers at Macquarie University, in...
Cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, tested cognitive behavioral therapy in adults who were also treated with drugs but...
Review: Meditation to treat ADHD
Researchers at KhonKaen University, in KhonKaen, Thailand reviewed the evidence for this Cochrane report on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Review of CAM for behavioral health
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana...
Short-term benefits of tai chi in ADHD
During the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, researchers from Maimonides Medical Center, in Brooklyn, New York reported the effects...
Melatonin treatment of insomnia in ADHD
Researchers from Duke University Hospital, in Durham, North Carolina found positive effects in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Treating ADHD with a walk in the park
 “In the general population,” say researchers from the University of Illinois, “attention is reliably enhanced after exposure to certain physical...
State-of-the-art: Behavioral treatment in ADHD
 Although more costly than drugs, behavioral treatments can improve functioning in many children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Desiree...
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Treating ADHD with supplements
Researchers from the University of Canterbury, at Christchurch, New Zealand reviewed the evidence supporting the use of nutritional and herbal...
Optimize ADHD treatment in adults
“Nonpharmacologic interventions are an important component of any ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder) treatment plan” according to Dr. Lloyd Darlow from...
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Most common medical conditions treated with CAM
Here’s a follow-up to earlier posts here and here on the use of CAM in the US. The findings come...
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CAM for psychiatric disorders in kids
Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia have reviewed the evidence in children and adolescents. The authors include data...