By Sam Dehority — 2013
Sean Harrison wasn’t an athlete. Sure, he’s 6’6″ and 200-plus pounds, but flat feet and a lack of coordination kept him from utilizing his size, while a steady diet of Bojangles’ fast food and soda kept him on the couch.
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Michael Phelps, hailed as the greatest Olympian ever, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Can his, and others’, success be used help inspire younger people?
In recent years across the U.S., there’s been a consistent increase in the number of children and adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
You may have already heard that regular exercise can give your mood a boost. If you have ADHD, a workout does more than make you feel good. It can help control your symptoms, too.
Athletes with ADHD tend to perform better in sports that require hyper focus, i.e. short and intense bursts of attention.