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hyperactivity

[hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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Although she was never formally diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a condition marked by focus issues, hyperactivity and impulsivity, per the Mayo Clinic, Spencer writes that he is “convinced” she suffered from it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

That early hyperactivity has also been associated with later cognitive decline.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

There might be coaches who could help with issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or therapists she could talk to about her mental health.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

A Kenvue spokesman said the ruling Monday “does not change the fact that credible, independent science shows no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

These so-called comorbidities—meaning the conditions co-occur with Internet addiction—include “attention-deficit hyperactivity, mood, anxiety and personality disorders.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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