excitability
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Researchers looked at problem behaviour such as a fear of traffic or loud noises, separation-related issues or excitability.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
That is a version of neurodivergence over excitability, high-achieving, profound subtle awareness and attunement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
"The ketogenic diet has been proven to be effective for treatment-resistant epileptic seizures by reducing the excitability of neurons in the brain," Sethi said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2024
It may be used to treat conditions such as depression, where altered brain excitability and plasticity are prominent features.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2024
“My assessment,” the doctor writes, “is that he will be able to recover in a short time, while retaining the extreme excitability that must form the essence of his character.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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