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10/25/2022

“With children, ADHD will have more of an impact on learning at home and school,” Capanna-Hodge says. “Children have more support in place at home and school that allow them to be more successful. With adults, ADHD can be seen in more habitual patterns that can positively or negatively impact one in their careers and relationships.”

Read More: https://parade.com/health/signs-of-adult-adhd

Fidgeting at a desk. Often called “the disruptive one.” Always looking elsewhere instead of at the teacher, and daydreaming, of course. These are frequent

10/11/2022

"From folding laundry to grocery shopping, daily household chores annoy and aggravate ADHD brains. Boredom and low executive function combine to make everyday tasks an everyday battle. Here are the creative productivity hacks that ADDitude readers use to win those fights."

Read More: https://www.additudemag.com/productivity-hacks-chore-chart-adhd-brain/

From folding laundry to grocery shopping, daily household chores annoy and aggravate ADHD brains. Boredom and low executive function combine to make everyday tasks an everyday battle. Here are the creative productivity hacks that ADDitude readers use to win those fights.

09/27/2022

"The study finds that being mentally active and engaged while sitting may reduce the chances of developing dementia. Conversely, sitting passively increases this risk."

Read more: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dementia-what-you-do-while-you-sit-may-affect-your-risk

If you or a family member are experiencing signs of dementia, contact us today. https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

A new study finds that mentally passive activities such as watching TV, instead of using a computer or reading while sitting, may increase people's risk of developing dementia.

09/13/2022

"Analyzing data from patients in the U.S. and several other countries, researchers found that within the first two months of getting COVID-19, people were more likely to experience anxiety and depression than people who got a different type of respiratory infection. And for up to two years after, people remained at greater risk for conditions such as brain fog, psychosis, seizures, and dementia."

Read more: https://time.com/6207214/covid-19-brain-impact/

If you're experiencing post-COVID-19 brain fog and would like to schedule a consultation, please visit: https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

Researchers find that for years after getting COVID-19, people are at greater risk for brain fog, psychosis, seizures, and dementia

08/26/2022

"A dietary approach to ADHD can be complementary to a conventional pharmacological approach, giving patients and their families more options toward a personalized treatment plan."

Read more: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/dietary-interventions-for-adhd-emerging-research-and-considerations

As this school year begins, we encourage you to inquire about our testing services if you suspect your child has ADHD. Please visit: https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/.

What is the connection between ADHD diagnosis and a Western dietary pattern?

08/12/2022

“'There was no big knock on his head and you saw no blood. There was nothing that could indicate that there was some trauma. You didn’t see it,' Walker said. 'He did throw up.'”

Read more: https://www.today.com/health/health/high-school-baseball-player-undergoes-emergency-brain-surgery-line-dri-rcna37340

Alex Dayle was vomiting, had terrible headaches and couldn't stand bright lights. His mom worried he had a concussion. It was a clot bleeding in his brain.

07/29/2022

Resarch has increasingly shown that exercise protects against Alzheimer's disease. "That’s because exercise doesn’t just increase muscle tone. It doesn’t just goose energy levels and enhance mood, fighting depression and anxiety. It also heightens problem-solving skills and memory. And, research has increasingly shown, it protects against Alzheimer’s disease—both delaying onset of the disease and slowing decline in patients who have already been diagnosed."

Read more: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/alzheimers-dementia-exercise-sleep/

Exercise could be a powerful defense against Alzheimer’s disease. Three dementia researchers explain how it works.

07/15/2022

What an exciting scientific development! "A team of US researchers has developed a patch that, when worn on the back of the neck, may help predict concussion risk in high-contact sports like football or judo. The flexible patch, called the FENG and described in a paper in Scientific Reports, senses the movement and acceleration of the neck – which has been shown to be linked to concussion risk."

Read more: https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/concussion-predicting-neck-patch/?amp=1

Researchers have developed a patch that, when worn on the back of the neck, may help predict concussion risk in high-contact sports.

07/01/2022

In this recent article on CNBC, a woman recounts her experience with undiagnosed ADHD. "At one staff writing job, for example, I remember being overwhelmed constantly. The directives themselves were pretty simple: create daily slideshows, send boss potential language to introduce pieces on social media, research content for future work. But remembering it all and having it be somehow organized in my brain was impossible. It felt like there was no way those tasks were going to stick and straighten out. It was just too much information all at once."

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/18/adhd-work-getting-let-go-gili-malinsky.html

To schedule an ADHD assessment, please contact us at: https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

For years, I couldn't figure out why work tasks were so overwhelming and why staying motivated felt impossible. Then I got diagnosed with ADHD.

06/24/2022

"While the list of risks for women is long, there are things women can do proactively to reduce risk. Science suggests that up to 40% of Alzheimer's disease cases could be prevented through healthy lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise."

Read more: https://www.eatthis.com/news-ways-women-reduce-risk-for-alzheimers/

If you or a family member are experiencing signs of Alzheimer's disease, contact us today. https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

Alzheimer’s disease impacts women disproportionately, as both patients and caregivers. Read on to ensure your health.

06/10/2022

"The finding could lead to a way to prevent Alzheimer’s in people with hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or heart disease."

Read more: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/missing-link-between-alzheimers-and-vascular-disease-found

If you or a family member are experiencing signs of Alzheimer's disease, contact us today. https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

A gene called FMNL2 may explain why people with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, or obesity have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

05/27/2022

"Now, a new study has good news when it comes to giving women a chance to reduce their increased risk. Personalized lifestyle interventions -- such as diet, exercise, stress reduction and sleep hygiene -- were able to reduce Alzheimer's risk factors in both sexes, but they worked even better in women."

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/26/health/women-early-alzheimer-intervention-study-wellness/index.html

If you or a family member are experiencing signs of Alzheimer's disease, contact us today. https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

While following personalized medical and lifestyle interventions, women reduced certain risk factors for Alzheimer's at a greater rate than men, a new study found.

05/12/2022

"New research published Friday suggests that an over-stimulated immune system -- possibly triggered by ongoing vascular injury and repair -- may be behind persistent post-COVID cognitive changes."

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/whats-lingering-covid-brain-fog/story?id=83601953

If you're experiencing post-COVID-19 brain fog and would like to schedule a consultation, please visit: https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

New research released Friday suggests that an over-stimulated immune system may be behind persistent post-COVID cognitive changes.

04/29/2022

"Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do better when they know what to expect — and what’s expected of them."

Read more: https://www.additudemag.com/saving-summer-adhd-routine-children-vacation/

If you have any questions about our ADHD testing services or would like to schedule an appointment, please visit: https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/.

Combine fun and structure to give children with ADHD the best summer ever. Parents and experts reveal how to boost smarts and avoid boredom during the lazy days of summer.

04/13/2022

"A recent study published by a group of German researchers suggests that even people who don't notice signs of cognitive impairment can have problems with memory and attention after recovering from a mild case of COVID-19."

Read more: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/brain-fog-memory-and-attention-after-covid-19-202203172707

If you're experiencing post-COVID-19 brain fog and would like to schedule a consultation, please visit: https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

Brain fog, meaning slow or sluggish thinking, can occur under many different circumstances. In many cases, it is temporary and gets better on its own. Many people who have recovered from COV...

04/08/2022

Sometimes symptoms of a concussion can persist for a year or more.

If you think you've experienced a concussion, please schedule an appointment with us today. https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/

04/06/2022

As we celebrate National Student Athlete Day today, we also feel it's important to bring awareness to one of the most common sports injuries: concussions.

If you think you've experienced a concussion, please schedule an appointment with us today. https://carolinaneuroservices.com/contact/