/oss/taxonomy/term/3614/all en /oss/article/health/squeezing-science-out-squishies <p>Originally squeezing balls made of polyurethane foam was supposed to counter stress. Feeling anxious? For relief, just compress a “stress ball” and then watch it slowly expand back to its original size. At least so went the ads. But now for some parents, squeezing polyurethane foam is creating stress. Their kids are collecting and squeezing “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Rising-Jumbo-SQUISHIES-Pack/dp/B079NCBCP4">squishies</a>,” the latest and hottest toy.</p> Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:02:53 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 7546 at /oss