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hyperactivity

[hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
Synonyms


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Research led by the University of Essex suggested adolescents who improved their drumming showed fewer signs of hyperactivity and inattention.

From BBC

The public comments discuss the potential effects on a variety of patients, including people being treated for mental health disorders, opioid addiction, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

From Seattle Times

The federal agency noted that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and behavioral issues were the most common complaints among school-age children.

From Washington Times

Although Andy said his operations were a last resort for patients who lived with uncontrolled destructive hyperactivity, the procedure was performed on institutionalized Black boys as young as 6.

From Seattle Times

Breastfed babies from different families had a lower incidence of asthma, hyperactivity, and more; they also showed higher reading and math comprehension than formula-fed babies.

From Scientific American