Fidgeting may be good for your health
6 November 2026
Do you drum your fingers or bounce your feet? It could be doing you good. A neurologist in Florida says that although fidgeting involves only small movements, because they're constant they help your circulation and help your body process sugar. Earlier studies have also found that tapping your feet during long spells of sitting helps keep blood flowing to your legs.
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