We know that a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables and whole grains gets an A+ for children’s health. Can it also be beneficial for ADHD symptoms? While the research isn’t clear, and changes in diet may or may not improve symptoms of ADHD in all children, simple modifications will provide a foundation for health. And
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10-Year Old Creates Non-Profit to Raise Awareness About His Own Condition
Seven months ago, ten-year-old Chase Johnson came to his father frustrated that his school’s disease awareness programs mostly focused on cancer and diabetes. “What about epilepsy?” he said. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system often triggering seizures in patients and affects more than two million people in the U.S. Chase was
Read MoreConcussion Expert Loves Playing the Blues
When not treating patients or teaching the community about best concussion health practices, Dr. Michael Reardon might also be found playing blues or jazz harmonica for local bands. And it’s not just a little hobby he picked up in college…he’s really good! Here he is playing with Darius Jackson and The Mighty Texas Blues Band at one
Read More3 Key Facts About Concussions
It’s almost fall, which means one thing in Texas…the return of football season. Football is played by kids of all ages around here, starting as young as five years old in some local Pop Warner and flag football leagues. Other popular fall sports include boys’ and girls’ soccer and basketball. All three sports involve a
Read MoreADHD and Back-to-School: Are You Ready?
Heading back to school is usually an exciting time for kids. There’s the anticipation of meeting new teachers and seeing old friends. But for some kids suffering from ADHD, back-to-school time can be quite the opposite. They may feel anxious about starting a new grade or keeping up with homework assignments and tests. Here are
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