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What is 'popcorn brain' and how to help it
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July 23, 2026
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4:35Now Playing'Popcorn brain' is when someone jumps from one task to another, like watching a movie and then scrolling on Instagram, but is different from ADHD. NBC News' Dr. Akshay Syal talks about who may have it and how to treat it.
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