Researchers at the New York Institute for Medical Research report that ginkgo biloba is effective in improving the mental performance and social functioning of patients with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. Reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study showed that one-third of the participants improved memory and did not experience additional memory loss. If you child is hyperactive, aggressive, or acting out, have them evaluated for allergies. A study at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, in Denver, Colorado, found a genetic link between allergies and behavior problems in children. Treating one disorder may therefore treat the other.
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