ADHD Diet & Exercise

The Sugar Wars: Using Diet to Treat ADHD Symptoms in Children

Simple changes in diet, like cutting back on snacks with sugar, could bring out the sweeter side in your child with attention deficit disorder. more»

• ADHD Meal Ideas: Low-Sugar, High-Nutrition Desserts

Your ADHD Diet: The Truth About Sugar, Protein, and Feingold

Do sugar and the artificial sweeteners targeted by the Feingold diet worsen ADHD symptoms? Are protein-rich or elimination diets the answer? Find out the role diet really plays in easing ADHD symptoms. more»

• The Facts About Fish Oil

A Healthy Appetite for ADHD Children

ADHD medications can trigger appetite and weight loss in children. Why it's critical for parents to adjust schedules, dosages or prescriptions to find a solution. more»

• ADHD Parenting Tips: What to Do When ADHD Meds Suppress Appetite

Nutrients to Boost Your ADHD Brain

Want improved focus and cognitive function — without the side effects of ADHD drugs? Here are 10 foods, supplements, and herbs that can help both adults and children with attention deficit. more»

• Smart, Healthy Snacks for ADHD Children

Weight Loss Tips for ADHD Adults

Losing weight is a major challenge for adults with ADHD. Either you plunge in to a diet and exercise routine — and quit three weeks later — or you lack the motivation for getting started. Here's how to reach your goal. more»

Life Stories:
• "I lost 80 pounds after getting diagnosed with ADHD!" | "How I finally stuck to a diet"

Exercise: An Alternative ADHD Treatment

A renowned ADD expert explains how physical activity changes your brain for the better and how exercise can act as an alternative ADHD treatment. more»

• How to Keep the Gym Habit Going

How Recess Promotes Focus for ADHD Children

For children with ADHD, the endangered school recess is an essential activity that improves focus and behavior back in the classroom. more»

• Outdoor Activity Ideas for ADHD Children