Research shows a walk in the park improves attention in children with ADHD

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 06:56 in Psychology & Sociology

For children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tasks that require concentration such as doing homework or taking a test can be very difficult. A simple, inexpensive remedy may be a 'dose of nature.' A study conducted at the University of Illinois shows that children with ADHD demonstrate greater attention after a 20-minute walk in a park than after a similar walk in a downtown area or a residential neighbourhood...

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