Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary foods and beverages lead to hyperactivity in kids. For decades, people have been linking symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to sugar ...

It's a Saturday afternoon at a kids' birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, ...

Hyperactive children are often full of energy, curiosity, and constant movement. For mothers, managing this energy every day can feel exhausting. However, the key is not to suppress the child’s ...

The book still enjoys relative success. Reviews on Goodreads indicate it still holds a lot of sway with some readers. In 2014, one reader gave the book five stars and wrote: Hyperactivity can be ...

Severely hyperactive children are three times more likely to be removed from their families, because their parents can no longer cope, than children with other mental health or behavioural problems, ...

The idea of kids getting a “sugar rush” emerged in the 1970s, and the myth continues despite evidence to the contrary. Eating too much cotton candy and other sweets can lead to health problems, but ...

As any parent who's taken their child to a birthday party knows, a single bite of cake can appear to send your kid's energy levels into overdrive. Many of us assume that sugar is to blame. But is it ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sugar isn't making your kid hyperactive, it's actually dopamine, say scientists. Scientists are unwrapping the myth that sugary ...

Amy Reichelt receives funding from NHMRC and ARC. She is affiliated with PurMinds Neuropharma. It’s a Saturday afternoon at a kids’ birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread ...