Tag: attention-deficit disorder

Study looks at potential of neurofeedback for managing attention deficit disorder

From the Université de Genève press release: Scientists explored a technique called ‘neurofeedback,’ which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their… Read more »

Study suggests video game can identify attention deficit symptoms

From the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid press release: Adapting a traditional endless runner video game and using a raccoon as the protagonist, researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de… Read more »

Study suggests individuals with high ADHD-traits are more vulnerable to insomnia

From the Karolinska Institutet press release: Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional… Read more »

Study identifies specific brain region and circuits controlling attention

From the Picower Institute at MIT press release: The attentional control that organisms need to succeed in their goals comes from two abilities: the focus to ignore distractions and the… Read more »

Study examines possible effect of excessive sugar intake on ADHD, bipolar disorder and aggressive behaviours

From the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus press release: New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be… Read more »

Study suggests extracurricular sport in middle childhood can help diminish ADHD symptoms in girls

From the University of Montreal press release: Girls — but not boys — who participate actively in school sports activities in middle childhood show improved behaviour and attentiveness in early… Read more »

Study suggests persistence of ADHD into adulthood is an important predictor of car crash risk

From the Elsevier press release: A new study reports that the risk of being involved in car crashes increases for those diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study in the Journal… Read more »

Study examines how medication for ADHD affects the brain’s reward system

From the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University press release: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. People… Read more »

Study suggests interactive avatar can help boost performance of children with ADHD

From the Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News press release: A new study has shown that an interactive avatar, which gives both instructions and feedback on the attention of the… Read more »

Study suggests more sleep may help teens with ADHD focus and organize

From the American Physiological Society press release: Teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from more sleep to help them focus, plan and control their emotions. The findings… Read more »