The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Adhd
Show 1456: Beyond the Label: The Transformative Power of Diagnosis
Two psychiatrists explain the transformative power of diagnosis, for better and for worse. We also examine the power of relationships.
Do ADHD Drugs Help People with Alzheimer Disease?
A meta-analysis indicates that ADHD drugs like Ritalin or Strattera could help people with Alzheimer disease improve cognition.
Show 1237: Improving Your Mood With Food
It's easy to feel depressed or anxious in times like these, but you can improve your mood with food. Listen and learn how!
EMF or Magnetic Field Radiation and ADHD in Kids
Should pregnant women worry about exposure to EMF? A study suggests that there could be a connection between magnetic field nonionizing radiation and ADHD.
Don’t Count on Stimulants for Better Memory
Research shows it's a mistake to take stimulants for better memory and attention. The gains are tiny, and the drugs interfere with getting good sleep.
Do Teens on Screens Have a Higher Risk of ADHD?
High school students who reported high-frequency engagement with digital media had a slightly higher risk of ADHD symptoms after two years.
Show 1118: What You Should Know About Lithium
In this episode for broadcast on April 21, 2018, learn how low-dose lithium may help treat mental illness, and how bipolar disorder can disrupt everyday life. How does lithium help?
Show 1107: How to Manage ADHD Naturally
In this show for broadcast on Jan. 27, 2018, Dr. Greenblatt describes the approaches that can be used to manage ADHD naturally, including sleep, exercise, diet and supplements.
How Well Does Ritalin Work for ADHD?
Ritalin and related drugs are a mainstay of treatment for ADHD, but research shows that evidence supporting their use is weak.
ADHD Stimulant Treatments Keep Kids Awake
Stimulant drugs such as Concerta or Ritalin can help with ADHD treatment, but they also appear to interfere with children's sleep.
ADHD Drug Daytrana Can Cause Permanent Disfiguring Skin Changes
Daytrana (methylphenidate) has been available for years for ADHD. The FDA has just issued an alert that the patch can cause permanent skin discoloration.
Be Wary of BPA Substitutes
Consumers are avoiding BPA because it can disrupt hormones, but its substitutes may not be safer.
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