“Think of exercise as medication,” says John Ratey, M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “For a very small handful of people with attention deficit disorder, ...

The benefits of staying active and exercising at every stage of life are universally known. However, a growing body of research points to specific benefits for ...

Parents, maybe it's time to put away the Ritalin and Adderall, and start bicycling with your kids to school! An article in today's Atlantic called "Exercise is ADHD Medication" reports on new research ...

Cognitive-aerobic exercise improves working memory more than aerobic exercise alone in children and adolescents with ADHD, according to a new study 1 published in Frontiers in Psychology. Previous ...

A University of Rhode Island study on the exercise patterns and fitness levels of children and teenagers should lead to improvements in the lives of children with ...

A recent Channel 4 documentary has sparked interest in yoga as a potential aid for children with ADHD. While not a cure, yoga can help with emotional regulation and body awareness, according to ...

At a McLean dance studio, children with ADHD are learning to manage their extra energy through movement. Because dance is multi-sensory — combining movement, music and instruction — it helps improve ...

In independent activities for children with ADHD or those with ADHD tendencies, the goal is not simply to 'focus' or 'be ...

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