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Hyperactivity 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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National survey tracks rates of common mental disorders among American youth

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Dec 14, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Only about half of American children and teenagers who have certain mental disorders receive professional services, according to a nationally representative survey funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health ...

Study confirms association between tobacco smoke and behavioral problems in children

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Dec 09, 2009 | not rated yet | 1

The scientists observed that the impact of tobacco smoke was especially detrimental during gestation. The results of the study have been published in the current online issue of the renowned journal Environmental Health Pe ...

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New study links DHA type of omega-3 to better nervous-system function

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Dec 16, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

The omega-3 essential fatty acids commonly found in fatty fish and algae help animals avoid sensory overload, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The finding connects low omega-3s to ...

First Step To Success steps up in Albuquerque schools

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Nov 30, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

A school-based behavioral intervention program developed under a federal grant in the mid-1990s at the University of Oregon, already in widespread use, now has shown real value on a complex stage, scoring ...

Teen marijuana use tilts up, while some drugs decline in use

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Marijuana use among American adolescents has increased gradually over the past two years (three years among 12th-graders) following years of declining use, according to the latest Monitoring the Future study, ...

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