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ADHD Linked to Early Life Instability & Sleep Problems

A new Canadian study analyzes the sleep habits from children age 1.5 to 5 years looking for an association between sleep problems and the development of ADHD. The study confirms something I have been pointing out for a number of years – that an unstable family sets the “stress thermostat” into a hyper-vigilant mode resulting in a lack of sleep, wired nerves, and future ADHD. Boys with early sleep problems were more likely to be ADHD by age 5.

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DHA Boosts Brain Function in Boys

Boys age 8 – 10 taking 400 mg – 1200 mg of DHA per day for eight weeks had significant improvement in the prefrontal cortex areas of their brains that are associated with attention.

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Breastfeeding Boosts the Intelligence of Boys

While there are many reasons for breastfeeding both boys and girls, a new Australian study shows that boys’ brains may get a huge lift in terms of intelligence. The research showed that boys 10 years of age who had been breastfed for 6 months or longer scored higher on mathematics, reading, spelling, and writing.

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