Health Benefits of Fidgeting (VIDEO) University of Missouri-Columbia This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Researchers from the University of Missouri have found that fidgeting while sitting can protect the arteries in legs and potentially help prevent arterial disease. Credit MU Health Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.