Memory & Concentration
ADHDAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural and developmental disorder that affects 2-5% of children, and may also persist into adulthood. Children with ADHD tend to have short attention spans, making it difficult for them to concentrate and to learn skills such as reading and writing. They may also have difficulty forming relationships. Read more... |
MEMORY PROBLEMSAll of us forget things or have difficulty paying attention from time to time, but sometimes these issues are symptomatic of underlying health problems. Stress may be a factor for all of us, and in older people, persistent or progressive forgetfulness may sometimes be a sign of dementia. Read more... |
FREE RADICAL DAMAGEFree radicals are molecules that are unstable or volatile, and consequently have the capacity to damage tissues that they come into contact with. Free radical damage to cells and the structures they form is believed to contribute to the development of many of the chronic diseases associated with ageing. Antioxidants are compounds that restore balance to free radicals, making them more stable, and limiting the damage they cause. Read more... |
SENIORS HEALTHAs we get older, we become increasingly susceptible to health problems. Many of the conditions that we commonly associate with ageing can be relieved or prevented through a healthy diet and lifestyle. Read more... |
