from American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Sitting for long periods could be bad for
your health, even among people who are
otherwise physically active. But fidgeting
may counteract those health risks. A
British study, appearing in the American
Journal of Preventive Medicine, showed
no increased risk of death from longer
sitting times in women who considered
themselves moderately or very fidgety.
This may be the first to examine whether
fidgeting might change the association
between sitting time and death rates.
While it is best to avoid sitting still for
long periods, fidgeting may offer enough
of a break to make a difference. Further,
researchers say the findings raise
questions about the negative
connotations with fidgeting, such as
rudeness or lack of concentration, and
whether such connotations should persist
if simple movements are beneficial for
our health.