Caffeine And Hyperactive Kids
Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.
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Alternative Names
Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behavior
Considerations
Hyperactive behavior usually refers to a group of characteristics. These can include constant activity, being easily distracted,...
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Hyperactivity and children
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesChildren and hyperactivityInformationToddlers and young children often are very active and have a short attention span. This type of... Read more »
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