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Fidgeting might actually have benefits: Although fidgeting is typically perceived as a sign of boredom or restlessness, recent research suggests that it may actually be good for you, according to the BBC. Fidgeting can help burn calories, manage stress, improve focus and concentration, and possibly even live longer. “If you're sedentary, that's not good for you. But if you are sedentary and fidget, then actually that does reduce your risk of long-term ill health,” a nutritional epidemiologist explained on the BBC’s The Infinite Monkey Cage.
Fidgeting can help with weight management: Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, and sitting for long periods — particularly as desk-based work is increasingly common — is thought to be a contributing factor, BBC reports. One study found that fidgeting while sitting can increase the amount of calories burned by 29% compared to lying down without moving. Fidgeting when standing can boost the number of calories burned by 38%, according to the study. In another small study, obesity expert and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic James Levine and his team examined the impact of fidgeting on weight gain. They overfed 16 lean volunteers by 1k calories a day for eight weeks. Some participants were “remarkably resilient” to weight gain due to the fidget factor. The study found that overfeeding increased energy expenditure by 700 calories per day, primarily through fidgeting, BBC reports.
Netflix games go live in Canada and UK: Netflix launched a limited beta test of cloud-streamed games in Canada and the UK on Monday, the company said in a blog post. The beta test will allow a small number of subscribers to play games — starting with Oxenfree and Molehew’s Mining Adventure — on selected TVs, connected TV devices, and on its web platform. The beta version is meant to test the company’s game streaming technology and controller. “We’ve been focused on creating a great gaming experience for our members since 2021 when we added mobile games to Netflix,” Netflix Vice President Mike Verdu said. “While we’re still very early in our games journey, we’re excited to bring joy to members with games,” he added.
