Fidgeting
Fidgeting is the act of moving about restlessly.[1] Fidgeting may be a result of nervousness, agitation, boredom or a combination of these. It may be a result of genes. It is often an unconscious act. It may involve playing with one's fingers, hair, or items of clothing. New research has shown people who fidget are generally slimmer and find it harder to put on weight.[2] Parents often consider fidgeting to be a bad habit, especially in schoolchildren.[citation needed]
Research by Dr. Karen Pine and colleagues at the University of Hertfordshire funded by The Economic and Social Research Council found that children that were allowed to fidget with their hands performed better in memory and learning tests.[3]
Fidgeting may be a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder, ADHD, delirium, obsessive-compulsive disorder, abdominal aortic aneurysm, heart attack, dementia, and caffeine overdose.
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- ↑ "Bad Habits and Fidgeting At School". Pediatrics.about.com. Retrieved 2009-10-02.
- ↑ Stein, Rob (2005-01-28). "Fidgeting Helps Separate the Lean From the Obese, Study Finds". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2009-10-02.
- ↑ "UK | Education | Fidgeting children 'learn more'". BBC News. 2005-04-12. Retrieved 2009-10-02.
