hyperactive
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"In normative aging, hippocampal activation is deemphasized, which is probably what should be happening in a 70-year-old. But in many cases of Alzheimer's, it turns out the hippocampus is hyperactive," he said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The concert leaned heavily on the band's new album Arirang, which folds the melody and mythology of Korea's folk music into the band's hyperactive, experimental pop sound.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
When the label was unsure what to do with the hyperactive adolescent then known as “Little Stevie Wonder.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
“I've got diabetes, high blood pressure, a hyperactive thyroid, and poor circulation in my legs. And she’s worried about a little caffeine.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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