ADD Research

To begin this article, let’s explain what ADHD is, and what it is not. Contrary to popular belief, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a lack of focus and attention, but a self-regulation disorder affecting the self-control or functions of those who have it, according to Russell Barkley, Ph.D.  Dr. Barkley, whose research includes childhood defiance, believes […]

The Opposite of Brain Food? New study suggests that diets high in fat and sugar can lead to cognitive impairments Diets high in sugar and fat have never exactly been the best choice for our physical health. But a new study conducted by Dr. Kathy Magnusson of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University suggests

Stimulant medications such as Ritalin and Adderall used to treat ADHD, diet pills, and medicines that contain methamphetamine are drugs that are being abused by teens to help them in their studies, cram for exams, and improve their grades.  Younger people are most likely to start misusing prescribed stimulant drugs in their high school years