A UC Davis MIND Institute faculty member, she has studied the link between ADHD and fidgeting for many years. "We have good evidence that fidgeting itself seems to be associated with better attention, ...

When I was a kid, I had a problem with falling out of my chair. This was problematic because, at my elementary school, the chairs were connected to the desks. An especially salient memory comes from ...

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Have you ever wondered why some people naturally fidget when they are engaged in a task? It turns out there’s a scientific explanation. Fidgeting is a common behavior driven by a combination of ...

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 ...

Fidget toys are tools that may help children and adults to focus and destress. However, there is little scientific evidence that these products affect focus. Fidget toys are small items that are ...

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 ...