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hyperactivity

[hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /
NOUN
attention deficit disorder
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Her latest album, "ADHDara," is inspired by her "hyperactivity".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Rivera, who lives in South Gate, has a 6-year-old daughter who is autistic and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a 16-year-old son who is autistic and nonverbal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Additional research linked consumption to increased hyperactivity in children.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Strong clinical evidence supports melatonin's short term benefits for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 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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