If fidgety movements like drumming fingers or a swaying foot annoy you, there’s a word for that: Misokinesia.
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Movement is crucial even when you are sitting down.
It may not be such a bad habit after all.
There can be benefits to fidgeting, such as boosting attention or helping you burn up to 800 extra calories a day. But it comes at a cost…
Fidget items can have practical uses that help people calm down and stay focused. The problem with spinners may be that they require visual attention, which can distract users and others nearby.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Cognitive Neurosciences, The University of Queensland
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