Fidgeting has proven perks. “We know that sensory input and movement, big or small, can help with handling feelings,” says psychologist Michelle Frank, Psy.D., author of A Radical Guide for Women with ...

Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked a ballpoint pen again and again, you’ve used a fidget item. As part of our work, we’ve asked people what items they like to fidget ...

Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked a ballpoint pen again and again, you’ve used a fidget item. As part of our work, we’ve asked people what items they like to fidget ...

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 ...

The hype behind the hottest new toy is spinning out of control. Fidget spinners are so popular that some stores are having a hard time keeping up with the demand. "We're in the full frenzy mode where ...

Fidget spinners are a cheap and trendy new kids’ toy that claims to help with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says there's no hard evidence these toys ...

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.

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Live Science's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Fidgeting didn't start with the spinner craze. If ...