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Celebrities with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Up to 10 million American adults have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—also commonly referred to as ADD—so it's no surprise that some of America's most acclaimed athletes, actors, and musicians make up part of that mix. Left untreated, the disorder is characterized by poor concentration and disorganization, and can lead to emotional and social problems.About 60 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD will continue to experience these symptoms well into adulthood. And some people with the disorder don't receive an official diagnosis until middle age.See which celebs have suffered with an ADHD diagnosis since childhood, and which have learned to manage their disorder as adults.1. Michael Phelps The 25-year-old Olympic swimming sensation is famous for his incredible focus in the pool, so it's hard to believe he has struggled with ADHD since childhood. His teachers complained about his inability to sit still until, in fifth grade, the Phelps' family physician formally diagno...

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  1. Is food to blame for the increase in ADHD ?

    Every year, more parents are being told that their child should be tested for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. According to the Centers for Disease...

  2. ADHD , texting a dangerous driving combination, study finds

    Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drive at a less consistent speed and spend more time out of their lane than young drivers without ADHD, according...

  3. Childhood ADHD tied to obesity decades later

    Boys who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in elementary school are more likely to grow up to be obese adults than those who don't h...

  4. ADHD medications not tied to drug, alcohol abuse

    Taking Ritalin and other drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn't affect a child's chances of trying or abusing alcohol and drugs later in l...

  5. Fewer minority kids diagnosed with ADHD

    Black and Hispanic children are half as likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as their white peers, according to a new study th...

  6. More children being diagnosed with ADHD in past decade

    White children from high-income homes are most likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, as more children overall are getting a diagnosis...

  7. Kids With ADHD More Likely to Have Missing DNA

    Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are twice as likely to have missing or extra chromosomes than other children — the first evidence that the dis...

  8. A little exercise may help kids with ADHD focus

    Twenty minutes of exercise may help kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) settle in to read or solve a math problem, new research suggests.The sm...

  9. 5 warning signs to help diagnose ADHD

    If your child has trouble paying attention or controlling impulsive behaviors, you might be wondering if a diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorde...

  10. Children with ADHD say stimulant drugs help them

    Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take stimulants such as Ritalin tend to feel the drugs help them control their behavior and do not ...

  11. Scientists Probe Role of Brain in ADHD Cases

    A brain area that helps orchestrate mental activity works overtime in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ), reflecting the internal strugg...

  12. Organizing the house for ADHD relief

    If you or a loved one lives with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) there are ways to ease the symptoms while in your home. Dr. Mark Haffey, EdD, dire...

  1. ADHD on the rise: 1 in 5 high school-age boys diagnosed with hyperactivity

    New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are on the rise, wit...

  2. ADHD over-diagnosed in youngest kids in class

    The youngest children in their school grade are more likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) than their slightly older peers in...

  3. Non-regular bedtimes tied to kids' behavior problems

    Kids without a regular bedtime tend to have more behavior problems at home and at school, a new study suggests.Researchers found that when children started going to ...

  4. Traits of autism seen in some kids with ADHD

    Nearly one in five children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have traits that are common among children with autism, and having these traits appe...

  5. ADHD drug may spur brain changes, study suggests

    People with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take certain medications over long periods may develop changes in their brains that ultimately impact...

  6. Treating ADHD dramatically curbs crime, study finds

    I have written many times before that the answer to curbing crime in America is to leverage the power of psychiatry.  Now, more data are in strongly supporting that ...

  7. Minority Children Less Likely To Be Diagnosed With ADHD

    Minority children are diagnosed for ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, at a much lower rate than white children, new research shows.The study followed m...

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