Archive for July, 2008
ADHD – Cause of Childhood Obesity?
Posted by: | CommentsI ran across some interesting statistics the other day. Whether they’re relevant facts, I’m not sure yet. The deal with weight and the child with ADHD.
Listen to these figures and you can help me decide.
Concerta: Approved For Adult ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsTaken once and lasting for 12 hours. Whether you’re six years old or 65.
Sounds like this might be a good idea for a new medication. Well, Ortho-MacNeil thought so. And the result is CONCERTA, a new timed-release drug for not only adults with ADHD, but children as well.
Adult ADHD Symptoms Are Different
Posted by: | CommentsDiagnosis: ADHD.
In some circles it’s still pretty controversial. And among some adults there’s a persistent resistance to the diagnosis. Many adults are totally appalled by the seemingly large number of children each year who have ADHD.
Ty Pennington: Harnessing The Power of Celebrity For ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsSay what you will about celebrity news, sometimes a good cause can use the publicity generated from a celebrity spokesperson. New Orleans reconstruction has Brad Pitt. Parkinson Disease has Michael J. Fox.
Adult ADD or ADHD in the UK
Posted by: | CommentsAlison Powell read an article about Adult ADHD a year ago, and thought it sounded like her. She sought medical care -and was in fact diagnosed with the condition. She is now actively working to improve knowledge and awareness about the condition in the UK.
Michael Phelps – Olympic Swimmer Has ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsMichael Phelps, the Olympic swimmer – who plans to win 8 Gold Medals at the Beijing Olympics – has ADHD.
He was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 9 years old. He used a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. After a few years, he was able to manage his ADHD without the medication.
ADHD World Takes on Facebook and Pharma
Posted by: | CommentsADHD World is a new social network for anyone in the world interested in ADD or ADHD.
Many people have joined this new site- and new groups and discussions are springing up – with members from: UK, Canada, USA, Australia, and many other countries.
ADHD World – See you there?
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s a new website that I think you’ll LOVE – and I’d like to share it with you.
I’ve gotten involved with it – and I need your help.
The site is ADHD World. It is located at www.adhdworld.com.
See You At ADDA?
Posted by: | CommentsI am just about to leave for the airport, to go to the ADDA conference. I am excited to meet many people that I have met ‘online’ in real life. This will be a great opportunity to connect, share and to learn more about ADD and ADHD.
