Have you ever wondered why some people naturally fidget when they are engaged in a task? It turns out there’s a scientific explanation. Fidgeting is a common behavior driven by a combination of ...

If you’re feeling bored or distracted, the solution could be as easy as giving your hands something to do. Enter fidget spinners, which, amazingly, even NASA astronauts have used in space. The best ...

First there were the fidget spinners, then the squishies, then the pop toys, then the faux game controllers, bendable this-and-thats and a number of other hand-held items that my kids could manipulate ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Fidget toys are a classroom staple for kids with autism. But the small devices are gaining popularity in mainstream schools and even in the workplace. Both kids and adults are ...

Some people solve the New York Times crossword or sit down to a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle as a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Others use expert puzzle strategies to strategize their way ...

They might look like kids’ toys or office desk clutter, but fidget tools actually do something surprisingly useful. Whether it’s a popper, a spinner, a squishy ball or a twisty tangle, there’s a ...

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