Fidget spinners are the latest toy craze, but the medical benefits are unclear
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Claims that devices help kids with ADD, autism are nothing more than 'smart marketing,' Hopkins doctor says
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Spin doctor: A spin for the fidgety soul
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SUPER JOY Quick Push Game with Light Pop Game It Fidget Toys for Kids Adults Fast Push Bubble Game Handheld Puzzle Game Machine for Boys Girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 : Toys & Games
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Anti-Anxiety Fidget Spinner, Ultra Durable Stainless Fidget Toys, Focus Finger Spinning Toy, Stress Relief Boredom Anxiety Killing Time Toys for Adults Kids : Toys & Games
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Classroom behaviour – Why banning 'fidget toys' can do more harm than good - Teachwire
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Cortico-striatal activity associated with fidget spinner use: an fMRI study
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Fidget spinners are harmful to learning young minds, 3 different studies claim
Fidget Spinner Craze – Science Doesn't Support the Hype
Here's What Happens When You Break Apart a Fidget Spinner & Swallow It
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All your questions about fidget spinners, answered
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Fidget Spinners Have No Proven Attention Benefits, New Review Says