Do you get anxious, annoyed or frustrated when you see someone fidgeting? If so, you may suffer from misokinesia–or the "hatred of movements." According to new UBC research, approximately one-third of ...

Isbister’s team developed a high-tech ‘smart’ fidget ball for use in the study of fidgeting in adults with ADHD. You’ll find them in nearly any department store or gas station: Fidget spinners, fidget ...

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Most of us have felt mild irritation when someone nearby taps a foot or clicks a pen but for people with misokinesia, these small repetitive movements trigger intense discomfort sometimes even rage.

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