12 articles on "deficit"

Concerta: Benefits and Side Effects

erta: Benefits and Side Effects by: Jeannine Virtue A number of ADHD medications are hitting the market, joining the old Ritalin standby. Concerta, in its relatively short existence, has already grabbed a sizeable portion of the ADHD medication ...

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Concerta: Benefits and Side Effects

Concerta is a medication used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a long-acting stimulant that is taken orally and is intended to be taken once per day. Concerta is composed of methylphenidate, wh...

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“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.”

“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.” by: Jeannine Virtue The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has a profound affect on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD. For many pe...

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“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6.1 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While medication is often the first course of treatment, it is impo...

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The Best ADD Treatment

The Best ADD Treatment by: Jan Trumbal What is Attention Deficit Disorder? ADD stands for attention deficit disorder and is a learning disability that primarily affects a person’s level of concentration. It also has a diverse affect on concent...

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The Ever Growing and Ever More Dangerous National Government Debt

Another distressing Associated Press article on October 15, 2010 reviewed the latest and depressing news on out of control government spending. According to the article, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is estimating that the Federal government ...

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What is ADHD?

What is ADHD? by: Jeannine Virtue It seems that the "What is ADHD" question is not very easy to answer, despite the plethora of studies, research and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing over the past decades. In asking the question, "What is...

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It's Time for a Budget Surplus Again

A showdown is looming in Washington. And it's all about debt. Just to put this into perspective, our national debt stands at about $14 trillion. According to the national debt clock on brilling.com, the debt is $14,107,455,627,940.78, and the e...

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Emerging Study Suggests Youngsters Oftentimes Outgrow Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Do kids outgrow Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD? Are Attention Deficit Disorder/ADHD troubles subjective, based upon who is looking at them? Does the class atmosphere influence a child's potential to concentrate? A newly published Duke Universi...

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Calming Tips for Hyperactive Children

ing Tips for Hyperactive Children by: Jeannine Virtue Parents of hyperactive children know the "Would you please just settle down?!" phrase well, and likely use it on a regular basis. There are a number of tips to help parents settle their hype...

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