This notion appeared in U.S. popular culture in 1975, when allergist Ben Feingold published his book "Why Your Child Is Hyperactive," which argued that "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...

While many people are quick to suggest ADHD when they see a hyperactive kid, ADHD is just one potential cause of hyperactivity. Learn what can cause hyperactivity. Hyperactivity is a state of being ...

It's a Saturday afternoon at a kids' birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, ...

A woman I know has young daughters who attend a private school in the Greater Seattle area. On multiple occasions, her daughters have been chastised for having something containing sugar — even a few ...

"Don't give him too much sugar or he will become unmanageable!" How many times have you heard this phrase at a birthday party or during a snack? The link between sugar and hyperactivity in children is ...

Like many parents today and others who came before me, I have one of those children who is, in turns, remarkably sweet and intensely difficult. In a word, my child can be difficult, prone to mood ...

Recognizing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms early is important for several reasons. Early identification allows for timely intervention, which can ...

"The first thing your home needs if you have a hyperactive child is to be as free of clutter and chaos as possible," said Dr. Sharon Saline PsyD. Saline has a practice in Northampton, MA and has been ...

Amy Reichelt receives funding from NHMRC and ARC. She is affiliated with PurMinds Neuropharma. It’s a Saturday afternoon at a kids’ birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread ...