Stressed out by mortgages, childcare and mountains of laundry, an increasing number of adults are turning to colouring books to unwind. With studies suggesting that even brief periods of art-making can reduce levels of anxiety, could this childhood pastime provide better relief than yoga?

Whether it's headbands that help you meditate or apps that claim to stretch the memory; we're increasingly looking to technology to train our brains. But what's the real science behind this growing industry? And why are so many people turning to technology to get their heads in the right space?

Stress is the second most common reason for work absence in the UK, while 120,000 Americans die each year from conditions stemming from stress. But new research shows that letting off steam could be as easy as having a fidget; whether you're more inclined to doodle or chew your pen.

Whether you're a hair twirler, phone cord fiddler or Blu Tack squisher, we all love to fidget. It’s comforting, and it's the reason luxury jeweller Piaget has seen its Possession rings stay a success for 25 years; each ring comes with a second rotating band that you can turn, fidget and play with.