Hyperactivity is also called attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The National Institute of Mental Health states that it is the most common psychiatric disorder in children. Symptoms include lack of impulse control, an inability to...
The "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition, Text Revision"--or DSM-IV-TR--defines Impulse control disorder as the inability to restrain activity which typically results in harm to oneself or others. An impulse...
Life skills instruction in the elementary grades often tend toward the didactic, involving stories of flawed individuals who experience negative consequences. However, teachers, administrators and parents can foster a positive environment at...
You may experience withdrawal symptoms when you are recovering from an addiction, including drug, alcohol and tobacco addictions. Substance abuse, notes the World Health Organization, can lead to dependence syndrome -- a group of symptoms and...
Opiates are highly addictive substances and include illegal drugs such as heroin and certain prescription painkillers. The Society for Neuroscience states that opiates may cause a brief euphoria, or high, but if they are abused, they can...
Diseases that are associated with the deterioration of the motor and sensory functions of your nervous system are characterized as neurodegenerative disease, or simply, degenerative disease. According to the National Library of Medicine, neural...
An overactive thyroid, known as hyperthyroidism, occurs when the thyroid---a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck---produces too much thyroid hormone. Common causes of hyperthyroidism include Grave's disease, thyroiditis, multimodal goiter, toxic...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a chronic mental health disorder that tends to fade or change as a person ages. According to KidsHealth.org, ADHD affects whether or not a teen can sit still, remain focused and keep his...
Constipation is a common health problem among children in the United States. Your child may be constipated if he has fewer than three bowel movements per week, has hard, dry and unusually large stools or has stools that are difficult to pass....
Due to the fact that many ADHD medications have only been around for a few decades at most, research on their long-term effects is limited. Many children who participated in initial ADHD medication clinical trials and studies are now young adults....
While some ADHD symptoms disappear by adolescence, as many as 80 percent of ADHD kids will continue to display symptoms as teens, according to Dr. David Goodman, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins...
While many parents rush out to purchase flash cards of instructional videos to boost children's brain development, games and activities remain a successful, more interactive way to spark critical thinking, deepen learning and promote...
Twenty-four vertebrae comprise your spine. Your spinal column is your body's principle support structure that allows you to perform numerous movements, including bending and twisting. Nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons contribute to a healthy...
Although nerve impingement can occur in the shoulder, a more common origin of shoulder and arm pain is the cervical spine or neck, where the nerve root--an offshoot of the spinal cord--exits the spine between two vertebrae and heads toward the...
Degenerative cognitive diseases are some of the most frequent causes of memory loss. According to the World Health Organization, 6 to 10 percent of the North American population 65 years and older have dementia. But strokes, mood disorders and...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a disorder diagnosed in childhood; these children demonstrate difficulties sustaining attention and controlling hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Treatments for ADHD include medication and...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a troubling diagnosis. At its worst, this inflammatory condition can cause disability, physical deformity and a significantly reduced quality of life. AS is characterized by calcification and ossification of...
Many parents are interested in alternative therapies for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, because of concerns about medication. ADHD is a disorder diagnosed in childhood and characterized by problems with attention,...
A diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) in children is considered when certain symptomatic criteria are met under guidelines provided in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. A child is...
Your brain continuously forms memories based on sensory experiences and concepts. Your brain also decides whether each piece of information is needed in your memory for years or hours. Memory is linked to your current emotional, physical and...
Esophageal carcinoma develops when cancerous cells form in the esophagus--the tube that carries food and fluids from the mouth down to the stomach. Though treatable, the condition is rarely curable and those diagnosed with very early disease are...
Exceptional performance is achieved through mental and physical training. Dr. Robert Weinberg and Dr. Daniel Gould, authors of "Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology," define sport psychology as the scientific study of athletes engaged in...
Cycling is a sport built around speed. Professional racers wear aerodynamic gear, ride the lightest carbon fiber bikes and know the exact place to sit in a pack of riders to achieve the most speed while doing the least amount of work. Many factors...
Your personality is comprised of your behaviors, attitudes, feelings and thoughts. Sigmund Freud believes that your personality crystallizes at age 5, whereas most modern-day psychologists believe your personality can change over time. Since your...
Residential or immersion-type obesity programs are intensive interventions that help individuals lose significant weight and improve other aspects of their lives. Treatments vary according to length of stay and daily schedules, but most integrate...
The powerful chemotherapy drugs that play a role in cancer treatment can produce a long list of debilitating or disheartening side effects, including nausea, hair loss, fatigue and depression. While you may be weak during treatment, various types...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is commonly diagnosed in children. Symptoms include difficulty sustaining attention and hyperactive and impulsive behavior. Children with ADHD often participate in some form of...
Treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, referred to as ADHD or ADD, have been extensively studied. ADHD is a condition characterized by problems with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Parents who learn their child has...
Dimethyl sulfoxide is the most common bladder instillation drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating interstitial cystitis, a painful, inflammatory bladder disorder. DMSO may be used alone or may be combined with other...
