Tag: symptoms

Children with ADHD often suffer with impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity, making it difficult for them to perform well in school and to establish positive, long-term peer relationships.

Of particular difficulty is the role that ADHD can play in bullying. Because of the behavioral symptoms, many children with ADD find themselves either being bullied or being the bully themselves. Often the source of bullying is the very impulsivity that characterizes ADHD, and that is a source of struggle for many children, teens and even adults.

Rightly or wrongly, many people believe they can identify an individual who has ADHD based on sight, misinformation, or stereotype. Although people with ADHD may share some characteristics, there are many qualities of ADHD that you might not be able to recognize or correctly interpret.

ADHD is a human condition and is as complex and individualized as… well, we humans are! Furthermore, it is likely to appear differently in children versus adults, as well as between genders.

You love your spouse more than life itself and it is upsetting to see them sick on a normal day, let alone if they have contracted the novel coronavirus strand.

As more information about coronavirus comes to light, it's only natural to feel anxious about the future, but anxiety won't help your situation. In fact, putting unnecessary stress on yourself is bad for both your physical and mental health.

It kind of boggles my mind when I read articles about the difficulties couples are faced with today. If you search the Internet or read the "Dear Miss Lonely Hearts" column, lack of communication in relationships seems to be a consistent issue causing problems on the home front.

I have a hard time wrapping my mind around that one because in the majority of cases that’s not something that usually happens overnight. I would bet the entire farm there were signs of trouble on the horizon before any couple finds themselves walking down Splitzville Avenue.

"High blood pressure in kids? That’s what my grandmother has!"

Nearly two out of three American adults have unhealthy blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), cuts off nearly five years from an average person’s life. It is more common beyond middle age. Hence, what comes to mind when discussing HBP are adults challenged to maintain a healthy lifestyle: regular exercise, a healthy diet, and weight control—simple routines that help prevent HBP.

The causes of heart attacks and the warning symptoms that can signal the need for immediate medical attention are different in women than in men, according to a scientific statement issued today by the American Heart Association.

When women don’t recognize this, they may suffer worse outcomes, a fate that is even more likely in black and Hispanic women, according to the AHA.