Physical Activity May Help

Professor Richard Bailey has stirred up a bit of controversy by suggesting that some children diagnosed with ADHD could benefit as much from physical exercise as from medication. Bailey doesn't dismiss the use of drugs, and in fact acknowledges that in some cases, drugs like Ritalin are necessary, but still believes increased physical activity would help.

"'Physical activity is a normal, natural part of children's lives and if we deprive them of that normal, natural experience, we suffer consequences.'"

Responses to Bailey comments have been mixed. Some feel he is oversimplifying a complicated condition. Others, however, believe that any reasonable suggestion should be considered, including changes and diet and exercise. Learn more online.