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Health · 31 August 2026

Fidgeting, coffee and burping may offer health benefits

Fidgeting, coffee and burping may offer health benefits

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Things like fidgeting, binge-watching TV, and even burping aren't always bad for your health, according to medical experts. Dr Babak Ashrafi, Superdrug's Online Doctor, says small movements help circulation, while Professor Vijay Nayar says burping is a normal pressure release. Moderate coffee, dark chocolate, and even bedtime scrolling can also offer benefits, as long as they don't replace sleep or exercise.

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