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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in India has become a major problem.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in India has become a major problem.

December 7, 2022 · Reading time: 4 minutes

In the study Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Primary School Children, conducted in Coimbatore, India, researchers found that ADHD prevalence was higher than the global estimate, at 11.32%. The highest prevalence was found at ages 9 and 10 (both with a rate of 26.4%).

ADHD brain and Omega-3 Fatty Acids study

ADHD brain and Omega-3 Fatty Acids study

December 6, 2022 · Reading time: 5 minutes

According to a recent study published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (both omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) improve alertness and impulsivity in healthy adolescents may improve.

How do you get diagnosed with ADHD in Canada?

How do you get diagnosed with ADHD in Canada?

December 5, 2022 · Reading time: 5 minutes

It’s not easy to get diagnosed with ADHD in Canada. For one thing, there is no blood test or brain scan that can diagnose it. Instead, a diagnosis is based on a set of symptoms that have to be present for at least six months.

Is ADHD and autism hereditary?

Is ADHD and autism hereditary?

December 2, 2022 · Reading time: 4 minutes

Many people believe that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism are hereditary conditions. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, the causes of both ADHD and autism are still largely unknown. While it is possible that ADHD and autism may run in families, there is no definitive proof that this is the case.