Some people may be overly active, or hyperactive. It is usually a lifelong condition. What is fidgeting and does it help people with ADHD focus? Schweitzer uses the term "intrinsic fidgeting"—moving ...

Noticing somebody fidgeting can be distracting. Vexing. Even excruciating. But why? According to research, the stressful sensations caused by seeing others fidget are an incredibly common ...

To begin the study, researchers looked at the leg vascular function of 11 healthy men and women both before and after three hours of sitting. While participants were seated, researchers asked them to ...

Increase your fidget factor with more movement. Source: Anastasia_Makare / Pixabay Unless you’re physically restricted, try this: Gently bounce your legs under the table as you read this post. Make ...

Ever wonder why you bounce your leg, drum your fingers or click and unclick your pen until your colleagues beg you to stop? But as many of us know, it can be a challenge to tear away from our ...

If you can't stop shaking your knee, don't try to stop yourself. "Embrace the fidget," says Katy Bowman, a biomechanist and the author of the book Rethink Your Position. That spontaneous movement can ...