Wakeful Local Sleep Linked to ADHD Attention Lapses, Study Finds
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New findings show localized sleep-like slow waves occur during wakefulness more often in adults with ADHD, correlating with attention lapses, slower reaction times, and daytime sleepiness, and suggesting a potential nonpharmacological treatment using auditory stimulation to enhance deep sleep and reduce daytime intrusions.
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