Maybe some kids could be treated with some fresh air and sunshine instead of stimulants.
February 12, 2017
Groundbreaking New Medicine Treats ADHD
From the "Duh" department, recent studies show that kids who get physical exercise have better executive function, which translates to improved math and reading scores, and this holds especially for kids who show signs of ADHD.
An article in The Atlantic entitled "Exercise Is ADHD Medicine" quotes Alan Smith, chair of the department of kinesiology at Michigan State, who "went out on no limb at all in a press statement at the time, saying, 'Early studies suggest that physical activity can have a positive effect on children who suffer from ADHD.'"
Maybe some kids could be treated with some fresh air and sunshine instead of stimulants.
Maybe some kids could be treated with some fresh air and sunshine instead of stimulants.
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