The Future Lies With Quantum Computing

Technology progresses quickly. The hottest computer or smartphone now will be obsolete a few years from now. So, it is not surprising to learn that experts predict the future of quantum computing. Although not yet available for public use, quantum computers are already accessible to a select few for further research and testing. They should also help with data issues.

Present-day computers are only but a shadow of what quantum computer can offer mankind. We can finally be free of the many technological limitations that we face each day. Think of artificial intelligence – it is just one of the things you can associate with quantum computing. But is it the only way to go for everyone? How sure are we that our lives will improve and prosper once quantum computing takes over the world?

After decades of research, the first quantum computers are now up and running. The question now is: What do we do with them?

IBM and D-Wave are trying to cash in on their expensive quantum computers by commercializing services. Both agree that quantum computers are different than PCs and can't be used to run every application.

Instead, quantum systems will do things not possible on today's computers, like discovering new drugs and building molecular structures. Today's computers are good at finding answers by analyzing information within existing data sets, but quantum computers can get a wider range of answers by calculating and assuming new data sets.

Quantum computers can be significantly faster and could eventually replace today's PCs and servers. Quantum computing is one way to advance computing as today's systems reach their physical and structural limits.

Progress has been slow, but researchers are discovering uses for existing quantum computers like D-Wave's 2000Q, which has 2,000 qubits, and IBM's 5-qubit systems.

(Via: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3180194/hardware/with-quantum-computers-here-developers-seek-uses.html)

Quantum computing does sound tempting and perhaps can truly benefit people in ways that we can only dream of. And many are really excited for quantum computing to hit the market. Our lives will surely change – although it is too early to tell whether those changes will be for the good or bad.

Quantum computers are expected to change computing forever in large part due to their speed and processing power. Instead of processing information the way existing systems do — relying on bits of 0s and 1s operating on miniature transistors — quantum computers use quantum bits (or qubits) that can both be a 0 or a 1 at the same time. This is thanks to a quantum phenomenon called superposition. In existing versions of quantum computers, this has been achieved using individual photons.

“Quantum computing will enable people to tackle a whole new set of problems that were previously unsolvable,” said Chad Rigetti, the startup’s founder and CEO. “This is the next generation of advanced computing technology. The potential to make a positive impact on humanity is enormous.” This translates to computing system that are capable of handling problems deemed too difficult for today’s computers. Such applications could be found everywhere from advanced medical research to even improved encryption and cybersecurity.

(Via: https://futurism.com/a-quantum-computing-startup-plans-to-push-the-tech-faster-than-ever/)

Computer experts can’t contain their excitement over quantum computers and for good reason. And best of all, we don’t even have to wait a lifetime for it.

The quantum-computing community is channelling most of its efforts towards building the ultimate machine: a digital quantum computer that tolerates noise and errors, and that in principle can be applied to any problem. In theory, such a machine — which will need large processors comprising many quantum bits, or qubits — should be able to calculate faster than a conventional computer. Such capability is at least a decade away2. Correcting for errors requires redundancy, and the number of qubits needed quickly mounts. For example, factorizing a 2,000-bit number in one day, a task believed to be intractable using classical computers3, would take 100 million qubits, even if individual quantum operations failed just once in every 10,000 operations. We have yet to assemble digital quantum processors with tens of qubits.

This conservative view of quantum computing gives the impression that investors will benefit only in the long term. We contend that short-term returns are possible with the small devices that will emerge within the next five years, even though these will lack full error correction.

(Via: http://www.nature.com/news/commercialize-quantum-technologies-in-five-years-1.21583)

The experts are gearing up to fixing all the glitches before the quantum big reveal. In five years’ time, we can get a hold of our own quantum computers at home and we’ll see for ourselves what all the fuss is about. Until then, we can only imagine how life will be like with quantum computers in our midst.

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Traveling on a Budget

Travel is expensive. It is a given. It is also the first stumbling block everyone should overcome when they decide to go somewhere new – near or far. Money can make or break any of your travel plans, so preparation is the key. Start saving money as early as possible and set aside a travel fund that is strictly for travel only.

Make sure your travel plans include the budget for your plane flight, accommodation, food, and pocket money. But of course, it should be a given that you already prepared for the right set of clothing and shoes including pocket-sized toiletries well ahead of time.

The idea of traveling abroad while still in college can be intimidating when thinking about how much money it will cost. Most people believe that it costs an arm and a leg to travel through Europe. They are wrong. If you’re smart about your travels and are willing to “rough it” a little, you can travel on a budget.

The price of your travels will determine your destination. I’m sure you’ve come across one of those articles on Facebook where it lists the top 10 cheapest destinations in the world. Forbes came up with a great list of potential places to travel.

(Via: http://www.uloop.com/news/view.php/230536/5-Things-First-Time-Travelers-on-a-Budget-Need-to-Know)

Do not be afraid to travel as far away as you can manage as long as you have prepared for it. Planning ahead of time can help you save money, time and effort, so you have nothing left to do but to enjoy the experience and create lots of wonderful memories of your trip.

Spend more time planning

You already know time is money (especially if you’ve hired a handyman, a lawyer, or a psychiatrist) and the same logic applies to traveling. Josh Summers and his wife started touring the world as newlyweds, fell in love with Asia and Europe, and never looked back. These days, they give tips to others on how to make travel more accessible on their blog, Travel China Cheaper. For the Summers duo, taking the hours to carefully detail their trips has been game-changing. “I believe that every hour spent planning a trip directly correlates to savings once you depart. For example, if you can arrange your domestic flights a couple months in advance, it's possible to save hundreds of dollars over doing it once you arrive in the country,” he explains.

Another great way to help you travel on a budget is to pack only the bare necessities, so you don’t have to worry about paying for (expensive) excess baggage.

“Become an expert packer with just a carry-on bag.This sometimes involves tightly rolling your clothes and dressing in layers to avoid bringing a second suitcase. If you have to check a bag, always make sure to weigh it before you leave the house,” he explains. “Some airlines charge extra depending on how much your bag weighs, so always make sure to check the rules online. Lastly, stick with the airlines that allow you to check your first bag free. You can save up to $100 if you pack efficiently.

(Via: https://money.good.is/articles/money-saving-world-travel-tips)

And when possible, travel to a certain destination during off-peak seasons so ticket prices are low and the place is not that crowded.

You can keep travel expenses manageable if you time your trips right. For starters, avoid traveling during the peak season, if possible.

“It’s amazing what a difference it can make to go a few weeks after peak season,” said Greg Geronemus, co-CEO of smarTours, a guided tour company based in New York City. “You can get essentially the same weather and spend a lot less on everything from airfare to hotels.” For example, rather than limiting your search for flights and accommodations at the beach to one week in the summer, check prices across all the summer months and even in late spring and early fall to find the best deals.

If your schedule allows you to travel only during the peak season, make sure you don’t plan a trip for the “peak” of peak season. “Book away from major holiday periods,” said Jay Walker, chairman and CEO of Upside.com, a business travel booking site. “Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day are generally when summer travelers will pay the most for their itineraries.”

Avoiding peak travel times can also save you money. For example, Walker recommends flying early in the morning or late at night and on Tuesdays or Sundays to get the cheapest fares.

“Even small, incremental changes in itinerary can generate discounts on travel, even during peak summer travel seasons,” he said. “If you have to travel during a given week, try adding or subtracting a day from your itinerary. Often, a change of a day or two will generate a cheaper fare or rate.”

(Via: http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/travel/7-travel-expenses-you-can-easily-avoid)

Traveling has its pros and cons but as long as you know what you want and make preparations months ahead, it is possible to realize that dream vacation of yours. Sticking to a budget may be a bummer for some but that’s real life. Most of us aren’t made of money and just being able to travel (especially abroad) is a blessing in itself.

Take these tips to (mind and) heart and you’ll no longer be stressed all the time you are on the road. Not all the time everything you planned will happen as it is, so give yourself a break and make the most of your vacation. Looking back you’ll realize that those little surprises are what stands out the most in your memories and you won’t have it any other way.

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Scientists March For A Cause

Science continues to evolve alongside technology. It has achieved so much over the centuries and the possibilities are still endless. Science allowed mankind to have a clearer understanding of the world we live in, innovate and improve our lives, cure diseases, and come up with futuristic technologies that define what’s in store for all of us years ahead. And it hasn’t been an easy ride or a cheap one either. Most scientific breakthroughs took years of hard work and lots of money before they paid off. Names of famous scientists will forever be etched in science books and in history as the people who pushed innovation even further so that new discoveries can be made.

Unfortunately, the field of science has never been free of controversies. From rifts with fellow scientists to controversial treatments, science is just as colorful as its long history. Today, more issues continue to plague the field of science. News of budgets cuts can severely impact scientific programs. Scientists are fed up with the system and will now take their fight to the streets so that people in the Capitol can hear their voices and sentiments.

The upcoming March for Science is frequently described as the first time U.S. scientists will take to the streets.

Epidemiologist Frank Bove and biochemist Ben Allen know better. They are part of a small cadre of “science workers” trying to revive a short-lived organization—named Science for the People (SftP)—that evolved from the 1960s antiwar and civil rights movements and engaged in demonstrations, sit-ins, civil disobedience, and other forms of direct action. But whereas the current marchers want to defend open inquiry and evidence-based policy in response to outside assaults on the profession, SftP was trying to rescue science from itself.

The original group maintained that too many U.S. scientists had become willing tools of an oppressive government that was fighting an unjust war and serving corporate interests. In its early years, SftP disrupted the annual meetings of AAAS (which publishes ScienceInsider), with activists shouting down speakers, accusing prominent scientists of serving the ruling class, and staging counter sessions on hot-button political issues. 

(Via: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/scientists-prepare-march-science-people-reboots)

The current administration doesn’t consider science research among others to be the top priority for the federal budget. These drastic budget cuts sure have hit a nerve and scientists are coming out of their labs and clinics to make sure President Trump understands the consequences of his action.

With the election of President Donald Trump, who denies that climate change is occurring and has threatened to shrink research budgets, scientists are again becoming more confrontational in their politics. They’re even taking to the streets, including the nationwide March for Science protests planned for April 22. Physicists, oceanographers and biomedical specialists are expected to join ranks with environmental leaders, K-12 science teachers and others at those gatherings.

(Via: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/sd-me-political-scientists-20170406-story.html)

We understand that tackling immigration issues are crucial for progress and that national defense should never be compromised either. However, we should not also neglect other equally important issues such as scientific research, climate change, environmental conservation, etc.

As quickly as the idea of a march gained momentum, however, so, too did disagreement over the boundaries of the march. Was the focus to be primarily on climate change? Should federal funding levels for scientific agencies be discussed? Should the march address what might be seen as social or political issues, such as the lack of representation of women and minorities in many scientific fields or the recent focus on sexual harassment in scientific workplaces? 

To some, these ideas were too broad and lacked focus on real scientific issues. There was a risk of going off message, they argued, by adding in politics or speaking towards social justice. Perhaps the Science March is simply not the right time or place for those discussions. To others the focus was too narrow, not inclusive enough. By sidelining issues that are important to many scientists, the March risked becoming inert. The discussions of where to focus the Science March mirror conversations about science in general. What do we include when discussing science? Is this an abstract philosophical discussion or a somewhat messy practical one?

Science does not exist simply as a platonic ideal. Science is a human endeavor that occurs within the context of human organizations. It is not simply experiments and statistical tests and cold facts. Science is inextricably mixed with our ideas about research ethics, ideas about which questions deserve to be asked, and how that knowledge is used. Whether these are framed as political or social issues, the conclusion is the same: science cannot be completely separate from life.

(Via: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/should-the-science-march-stick-exclusively-to-science/)

The science march is plagued by controversies in itself but it is refreshing to see medical professionals taking a political stand for a change. The nation’s leaders should understand every issue the country faces and not just focus on a few aspects and disregard the rest. All forms of scientific advancements can help the world in a big way. Only with sufficient funding can these be endeavors realized and if the government is taking away this support, how can we expect to deal with science-related issues that are just as important as the safety and security of all Americans.

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Fake Reality On Social Media

Social media is a universe of its own. Who would’ve thought that so many things can happen in the virtual world known as the World Wide Web? Traveling the world remains to be a dream for many. There are many Americans who have never been out of state, much more out of the country. But there are wanderers who revel in traveling the world and experiencing different cultures and different ideas. While money and time remain to be a problem, those who have strong wanderlust tendencies will find a way to realize their dream of traveling the world one place at a time.

Today, you can see travel photos and videos on social media and feel as if you have traveled the world yourself. Global interconnectivity became possible through the web. And the best part, these are the stories and trips of your friends not just of celebrities. The downside is that as more people use social media, there’s a bigger possibility that these photos and videos are fabricated. Thus, we often encounter the term IRL (in real life) and online reality. At times, we get entertained by these lies but the rising threat and proliferation of fake news urge the government to intervene and take action.

What was really happening in all of these ‘grammable moments: She was depressed, and going through the motions. She felt very lost in what she calls “the fake world” of social media and college life. “I would get all dressed up and be very concerned with how I looked, and I’d go out with these girls who I didn’t really like,” Steimer says. “As soon as I got a group picture I really liked, or a picture that looked like I was having a blast, I’d be like, ‘Okay is everyone drunk enough that they won’t realize when I leave and go home to sit in my bed alone?’”

Back in her room, in bed and depressed, she would scroll through her Instagram feed, jealous of the friends who looked like they genuinely loved their lives. It didn’t occur to her that maybe they were faking it, too. She considered taking a break from school — going home to Rockville, Maryland — but she was afraid that the gap would only make college (and her misery) last longer. She felt like everything about her life as a University of South Carolina sorority girl was contrived, but she lived in the house. She was trapped. But as soon as she could move out, she quit the sorority. Then, most importantly, she stopped posting on social media for the length of her junior year.

(Via: http://www.refinery29.com/2017/03/146733/identity-crisis-causes-social-media-fake-world)

Social media reality may be tempting and can disorient you for a while but you need to remember that it is not real life. These photos may be jaw-dropping and the back story just as interesting because it has one purpose – to earn to thumbs up of people. However, social media can also be used to spread fake news and create conflict among people and nations.

The Pope’s Message for World Youth Day 2017 carried a drawn-out reference to the hi-tech world in which young people are immersed, comparing the memories of their personal experiences with the computer hardware that stores large quantities of data.

“Yet our memories should not remain crammed together, as in the memory of a hard drive,” Francis said. “Nor can we archive everything in some sort of virtual ‘cloud.’ We need to learn how to make past events a dynamic reality on which to reflect and to draw lessons and meaning for the present and the future.”

But the pontiff reserved his strongest words for modern attachments to social media and so-called reality shows, warning youth that virtual friendships and virtual reality often conceal many falsehoods and are no substitute for real interpersonal experiences.

“In the social media, we see faces of young people appearing in any number of pictures recounting more or less real events, but we don’t know how much of all this is really ‘history,’ an experience that can be communicated and endowed with purpose and meaning,” Francis said.

(Via: http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/03/22/pope-francis-warns-young-people-of-fake-reality-of-social-media/)

Considering that the church has issued a statement regarding this problem means it has reached epidemic proportions. The state is also taking initiatives to prevent the spread of fake news and somehow regulate how people make use of social media in their day-to-day.

Germany’s bill punishing social media networks up to 50 million euros ($53.4 million) for hate speech or fake news content also contains provisions allowing people to find the addresses and other personal information of every social media user without a judge’s decision.

On Wednesday, Germany’s Cabinet approved a new bill allowing the government to impose hefty fines on tech companies if they fail to remove fake news or other hateful content. Social networks will have 24 hours to delete certain “criminal” content and seven days to remove other types of criminal content.

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet decided on rules that would lead to fines up to 50 million euros ($53.4 million) if Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites fail to comply.

Missing from reports of those hefty fines, has been any acknowledgement that the bill’s current loose definition of “social networks” could lead to other internet services like email platforms, private blogs, or forums falling under the regulatory regime.

(Via: https://heatst.com/tech/german-bill-curbing-fake-news-makes-social-media-users-personal-information-accessible-to-all/)

No matter how cliché it may seem, eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Most nations now live in a democracy and enjoy freedom in doing many things with the exception of a handful like North Korea, perhaps. Almost everyone has easy access to the web. Social media and browsing the web are a favorite past time. But too much freedom can likewise result in abuse, like what we are seeing now.

Let us learn to distinguish the difference between a dream and a reality and take accountability for our actions on the web. Whether we do social media for fun or to earn money, let us avoid spreading fake news or stories that can possibly mess with peoples’ minds and cause conflicts.

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Controversies Surrounding The Use Of Medical Marijuana

Health is something that we are all worried about at some point in our lives. It is even more valuable if you yourself or someone close to you got seriously sick and you realize just how absurdly expensive healthcare is. Medicines come at a hefty price. Medical consultations and doctor fees are beyond preposterous. Even medical services do not come in cheap. What’s even more depressing is that despite all these, the cure on many of today’s diseases eludes us and we end up sicker all the more.

With all the progress we are making in the world of technology nowadays, it is easy to get blinded by our developments we tend to forget our sense of mortality. And once death comes knocking at your door, you are taken by surprise at how foolish you felt before and how much you relied on modern science to make you well once more.

The thing is, there are lots of underrated treatments that are not within our reach whether for its price or unavailability. Medical marijuana is the perfect example. Quality glass pipes can help. It promises relief and a cure where most conventional medicines and treatments have failed. And state leaders have been in constant disagreement as to whether to allow the use of medical marijuana among their constituents or not.

The marijuana industry has been practically unstoppable for the better part of four years.

Since 2012, eight states (along with Washington, D.C.) have legalized recreational, adult-use pot, including residents in four states who voted in favor of doing so in the November 2016 election. In fact, if not for Arizona, which had its adult-use proposition fail in the November elections, marijuana would have had a clean sweep.

Just as impressive, since 1996 -- which is when California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis for compassionate use in select ailments -- 28 states have legalized medical marijuana. Two states (Ohio and Pennsylvania) did so in 2016 entirely through the legislative process.

As controversial as it may seem, people don’t see marijuana as a health threat like what most state leaders want us to think over the years. And it is seriously making lots of money for those who have chosen to take the risk and make a business with medical marijuana.

Marijuana's momentum can partially be traced to the rapidly changing perception of the drug. A recently conducted survey from the independent Quinnipiac University found that 59% of respondents would like to see pot legalized nationally compared to just 36% of respondents who oppose such legalization. A more robust 93% favored the legalization of medical cannabis compared to just 6% who opposed it.

The other half of the formula is the money behind the marijuana industry. Cannabis research firm ArcView Market Research recently reported that North American legal pot sales totaled $6.9 billion in 2016, up 34% from the previous year. Yet, $46.4 billion in sales last year still came from the black market, implying that the industry has plenty of work -- and opportunity -- ahead.

(Via: https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/19/heres-the-scoop-on-a-recently-introduced-marijuana.aspx)

Despite facing resistance, medical marijuana is well on its way to supplement the treatment of patients suffering from eight specific ailments like cancer, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease.

In 2015 Georgia passed a low-THC medical cannabis law (less than 5% THC). Georgia is one of 16 states that have legalized medical cannabis in this limited form. The legislation created a medical marijuana program for people diagnosed with one or more conditions from a very short list, and allows patients to possess up to 20 ounces of medical marijuana oil. Qualifying conditions include: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, mitochondrial disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorder, and sickle cell disease.

Georgia’s medical marijuana law does not allow home cultivation, does not include business licenses for medical marijuana production or distribution, and therefore is largely unhelpful to suffering patients in Georgia. The program is basically built on the principle that patients will have to still acquire cannabis from the unregulated market, which involves a crime being committed, or they have to travel to a legal state and bring the oil back to Georgia, which is a crime. That’s far from compassionate.

(Via: http://www.weednews.co/georgia-expected-to-expand-medical-marijuana-program/)

Today, Georgia is making headlines as the state has reached a compromise and plans to expand their local medical marijuana law. For many, the Senate Bill 16 is a step in the right direction and can possibly save someone’s life when nothing else works.

A compromise to expand Georgia’s medical marijuana law cleared a key House committee Friday, the first formal OK for Senate Bill 16 since House and Senate leaders made the agreement.

It would add six conditions eligible for treatment with a limited form of cannabis oil allowed in Georgia: Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, autism, epidermolysis bullosa, peripheral neuropathy and Tourette’s syndrome.

Additionally, patients in hospice care could also possess the oil. 

Other changes include a 45-day reciprocity window for people who come to Georgia from another state, as long as they have a medical marijuana registration card issued by another state, a condition that’s allowed to be treated in Georgia and a form of the oil that is allowed here.

(Via: http://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/house-committee-compromise-expand-georgia-medical-marijuana-law/qiwowlXtNR4OB9GjyfYcWO/)

As promising as it may seem, the use of medical marijuana should be strictly monitored considering it still needs further clinical studies and tests to prove its safety and efficacy. But for patients who have run out of options, the use of medical marijuana may be their last hope for a cure and they will take it alongside its associated risks.

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How Fidget Toys Can Help You

We have seen our fair share of ordinary to outrageous toys over the years. From simple building blocks and chew toys for young kids to more expensive toys for the young and big boys alike like Playstation, Wii, and Xbox, most kids now consider smartphones, iPads, and tablets as their go-to toys to fight off daily boredom. Technology-based toys may be the norm today but the experts recommend active play among young kids for normal growth and development.

Today, fidget toys are gaining popularity. They are excellent stress relievers for the chronically stressed and anxious and as a management for children diagnosed with ADHD. We can’t deny that life is more stressful now than it did decades ago. Technology was supposed to make our lives better and easier but it appears to be doing the opposite, albeit many of you will probably deny it. We absolutely adore social media and the Internet but we end up losing more precious time for ourselves to relax and recharge to keep our sanity intact.

They've been popping up almost everywhere lately: on Facebook, on Instagram, in BuzzFeed articles, and even in classrooms. Fidget toys have been called "life changers" for some people, enabling them to pay attention in situations, feel calmer, and reduce their outbursts. According to CBS, "The Fidget Cube is the ninth-most funded project on Kickstarter, with creators raising nearly $6.5 million from backers. They say it’s designed to help you focus. Forbes even dubbed Fidget Spinners the must-have office toy for adults for 2017."  

Fidget toys help children and adults with focus and attention. They have been called "self-regulation" toys that calm people down and allow them to actively listen. These toys come in all shapes and sizes, though they may be called different things. In the past, we have had stress balls, but these are more effective. They have moving parts that people can move around or "fidget" with, using the tactile input to calm them down. Some fidget toys are as simple a lever that one can push back and forth while others have parts that interconnect. It sometimes takes a few tries to get the "right" fidget toy.

Who Are Fidget Toys For?

It is easy for people to see that their child is restless at times, but it is harder to tell if they are restless at school. Often times, there are the children that don't do as well in classes, often get in trouble, or just can't sit still. For many of these children, they need more stimulation than just a lecture or sitting and listening to someone talk. Of course, fidget toys have been particularly helpful with autistic children. Even in adults, the same can be said - for adults whose minds just continue to go, fidget toys allow them to be more attentive.

(Via: https://www.i4u.com/2017/04/122023/fidget-toys-gaining-popularity-how-they-work)

A fidget toy is not your ordinary toy because it serves a specific purpose: calm down the person and help you keep your focus. Playing with a fidget toy is especially helpful for people who fears public speaking, have anxiety issues, or those diagnosed with ADHD. And its beauty lies in its simplicity.

A small, six-sided gadget, the fidget cube is a simple toy featuring, among other things, a tiny joystick, gears and a rolling ball, and something akin to a little light switch.

The features don’t do anything, except move back and forth. The goal is simply to let fidgeters fidget.

“This behavior isn’t one that should continue to be stigmatized and mocked as unbecoming or inappropriate,” the company founders, brothers Matthew and Mark McLachlan, wrote on its crowd funding Kickstarter page. “We are passionate about the idea that fidgeting is a process that, with the right tools and outlet, can have positive and real-life applications.”

(Via: https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/03/30/need-focus-fidget-toys-may-help/eTvlgEbtEdvJ3NK9WMw7RM/story.html)

And most of all, it helps improve both mental and physical health aside from keeping you entertained with your endless fidgeting.

The Fidget Cube is the ninth-most funded project on Kickstarter, with creators raising nearly $6.5 million from backers. They say it’s designed to help you focus. Forbes even dubbed Fidget Spinners the must-have office toy for adults for 2017.

Mental health experts say fidget toys are nothing new, they’ve been using them for years, Gainer reports.

“I think a Slinky is one of the earliest fidget toys,” psychologist Dr. Harris Stratyner said.

He said fidget toys are often used by doctors while treating patients with autism, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

“When they fidget with a fidget toy, it takes their mind off — it soothes their mind. So it’s mind and body are one,” Stratyner said.

He said the toys can really help just about anyone focus.

“You can also generate ideas. It just centers you,” Stratyner said. “And when you’re fidgeting with something, your hands are feeding back to your brain a signal that you’re involved in a repetitive task. That repetitive task frees up your mind.”

(Via: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/04/04/fidget-toys/)

Fidget toys are not new in the market. From slinkies to Rubix cube, children played with fidget toys over the decades. And while these toys are now sporting a different and more modern look, nothing much has changed to how it works. Fidget toys serve a dual purpose of being a toy and being a handy stress reliever. I’m sure you can’t wait to get your hands on one too. It can come in handy in times of stress or a difficult life crisis where you can’t think straight and visibly worked up but needs to keep your composure.

Kids these days will benefit more from a fidget toy than a tablet full of interesting games and apps. It helps stimulate the young minds of children without providing them instant gratification they often get from smart gadgets. A good mix of new and old toys like these is the perfect arsenal for growing kids without hearing them constantly complain of boredom.

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