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ADHD brains show sleep-like activity even while awake

By InsideWellness Editorial · March 17, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Intelligence.

Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of “sleep-like” activity during demanding tasks. These moments are linked to more mistakes, slower reaction times, and lapses in a

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