Hyperactivity
hideHyperactivity can be described as a physical state in which a person is abnormally and easily excitable or exuberant. Strong emotional reactions, impulsive behavior, and sometimes a short span of attention are also typical for a hyperactive person. Some individuals may show these characteristics naturally, as personality differs from person to person. Nonetheless, when hyperactivity starts to become a problem for the person or others, it may be classified as a medical disorder. The slang term "hyper" is used to describe someone who is in a hyperactive state.
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity problems associated with low folate levels in pregnant women
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Oct 28, 2009 |
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It has long been suggested that healthy folate (the natural form of folic acid) levels in expectant mothers goes hand in hand with healthy nervous system development in their children. A study published in an upcoming issue ...
Deep brain stimulation may be effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome
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Oct 27, 2009 |
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Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette syndrome, according to research published in the October 27, 2009, print issue of Neurology.
Amphetamine use in adolescence may impair adult working memory
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Oct 21, 2009 |
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Rats exposed to high doses of amphetamines at an age that corresponds to the later years of human adolescence display significant memory deficits as adults - long after the exposure ends, researchers report.
Research Identifies Link Between Childhood ADHD and Adult Crime
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Oct 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Schoolchildren with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are substantially more likely to engage in many types of criminal activity such as burglary, theft and drug dealing as they grow ...
Casting light on social blame
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Oct 06, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Mothers whose children suffer from emotional and behavioral disabilities say they shoulder a tremendous social burden of responsibility to remedy their kids’ problems, says Linda Blum, associate ...
Eating liquorice in pregnancy may affect a child's IQ and behavior
Oct 06, 2009 |
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Expectant mothers who eat excessive quantities of liquorice during pregnancy could adversely affect their child's intelligence and behaviour, a study has shown.
Psychiatric symptoms may predict Internet addiction in adolescents
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Oct 05, 2009 |
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Adolescents with psychiatric symptoms such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social phobia, hostility and depression may be more likely to develop an Internet addiction, according to a report in the October ...
Fish go mad for ginger gene
Sep 28, 2009 |
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There may be plenty of fish in the sea but the medaka knows what it likes. A new study published in the open access journal BMC Biology shows how a single gene mutation that turns Japanese Killifish a drab ...
The role of genetic factors in adult ADHD
Sep 15, 2009 |
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood. Worldwide, 3% of children are affected with the disorder. Key symptoms of ADHD include age-inappropriate ...
Deficits in brain's reward system observed in ADHD patients
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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A brain-imaging study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory provides the first definitive evidence that patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have ...
Teen trippin' on ADHD drugs can be a real downer
Aug 24, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Calls to poison control centers about teens abusing attention-deficit drugs soared 76 percent over eight years, sobering evidence about the dangerous consequences of prescription misuse, a study shows.
Chinese teen dies at Internet addiction rehab camp
Aug 06, 2009 |
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(AP) -- China is investigating the death of a teenager who was allegedly beaten to death in a camp designed to treat Internet addiction, state media said.
Poor sleep in children may have prenatal origins
Aug 01, 2009 |
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A study in the Aug.1 issue of the journal Sleep found that alcohol consumption during pregnancy and small body size at birth predict poorer sleep and higher risk of sleep disturbances in 8-year-old children born at term. ...
Researchers study how children view and treat their peers with undesirable characteristics
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Jul 30, 2009 |
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A study by Kansas State University researchers is looking at how children perceive and interact with peers who have various undesirable characteristics, such as being overweight or aggressive.
Children with FASD have more severe behavioral problems than children with ADHD
Jul 16, 2009 |
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Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, or both. Often children with FASD are initially ...
