Noticing somebody fidgeting can be distracting. Vexing. Even excruciating. But why? According to research, the stressful sensations caused by seeing others fidget are an incredibly common ...

Misokinesia is a psychological problem that causes people to be bothered by the sight of someone else who is fidgeting or making other repeated body movements. (The word "misokinesia" is Greek for ...

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 ...

Ever wonder why you bounce your leg, drum your fingers or click and unclick your pen until your colleagues beg you to stop? But as many of us know, it can be a challenge to tear away from our ...

Noticing somebody fidgeting can be distracting. Vexing. Even excruciating. But why? According to research, the stressful sensations caused by seeing others fidget are an incredibly common ...