Contribution of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Inhibitory Control to Assess the Neurobiological Aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presents prevalence rates in US studies of 5%-9% in childhood, especially in school age children. Of those affected, 67% continue to present symptoms in adulthood, which may compromise psychosocial, professional, and emotional development [1–5]. In a recent study, Arruda et al observed a prevalence rate of ADHD among children… Continuar lendo Contribution of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Inhibitory Control to Assess the Neurobiological Aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

Help With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. To be diagnosed, the condition must cause significant impairment in daily functioning in at least two settings, usually meaning a child’s symptoms are present both at home and at school for at least six months (1).… Continuar lendo Help With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Estudo relaciona capacidade cardiorrespiratória, matéria cinzenta e habilidade matemática nas crianças

Laura Chaddock-Heyman, postdoc research associate and Chuck Hillman, professor of Kinesiology; professor of Community Health, professor of Psychology; and professor of Internal Medicine. (Hillman's son A.J. is the subject on the treadmill.)

O objetivo é estabelecer biomarcadores neurais adicionais para o sucesso escolar, com base em uma relação causal entre as alterações cerebrais, alterações na aptidão física e mudanças na cognição, e para determinar se estes biomarcadores prever o desempenho em determinados assuntos acadêmicos (como no estudo atual) ou o desempenho escolar geral. Evidências crescentes sugerem que… Continuar lendo Estudo relaciona capacidade cardiorrespiratória, matéria cinzenta e habilidade matemática nas crianças