Archive for the 'Hyperactivity' Category

No TV for kids under 3…

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

(United Kingdom): A psychologist told Members of Parliament yesterday that children under 3 years old should not be allowed to watch TV at all as it can adversely affect their linguistic and social development. It could also pose increased health risks such as obesity, ADHD and autism.
Dr A Sigman, a member of the Institute of [...]

Children with Attention Deficit Disorder more likely to bully…

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

A new study has shown that children with ADHD are almost 4 times more likely to be bullies. On the flipside, these same kids were found to be almost 10 times more likely to be the victims of bullying prior to being bullies themselves.
The year-long study involved all 4th graders in a school in Stockholm.
It was [...]

The Health Benefits of Taijiquan

Monday, January 1st, 2007

Taijiquan, sometimes known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art known for its health and spiritual benefits. Regular taijiquan practise leads to an increased conscious control of ones body. Taijiquan theory is based on relaxation of muscle to create power rather than tension, this makes the sport one of the more gentle martial [...]


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