The shadowy data company responded by announcing a possibly tongue-in-cheek new ‘Neurodivergent Fellowship’ for those who, like the boss, are “unable to sit still, or thinking faster than you can ...

Sometimes when I’m in a boring meeting, my knee starts bouncing. Or I gently rock my office chair. I asked my friend Amanda Stueber why that helps me. She’s a psychologist at Washington State ...

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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 ...

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, ...

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 spinners and stress balls definitely had their moment, but it’s hard to beat the best fidget rings when it comes to convenience wherever you go. The benefits of fidget toys are scientifically ...

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 ...