Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that is characterized by attention-related problems and hyperactivity. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder that affects about 3 to 5 percent of...
The human brain, with its relatively large ratio compared to body size, has tremendous energy requirements, totaling more than three times those of the chimpanzee, our closest genetic relative, according to the website BeyondVeg.com. A variety of...
In the past, scientists believed the brain was incapable of rejuvenating itself and that declining mental function was an inevitable outcome of aging. However, new evidence suggests regular voluntary exercise increases the levels of brain-derived...
Research into the social effects of the computers on children -- researchers include teens in this group -- is in its infancy. There are certain positive effects, especially for young children, from computer use, mostly concerning effects on...
Teen years are definitely tough and scientists, who have tracked the physical changes that take place in the teen brain, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology conducted over a child's life, can prove it. Genes and environment play a...
