Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of sleep to physical and mental health – yet most teenagers don’t get adequate rest. To counter students’ lack of sleep, some schools in the US are offering nap rooms where pupils can chill, unwind and get a little shut-eye.

Feeling stressed? Unable to focus? New app PAUSE allows you to try mindfulness on the go by focusing all your senses on continuously moving an amorphous blob of digital ink across your phone screen. The intention is to help users shut out the rest of the world and clear their minds for a while.

With a culture of self-improvement established in the mainstream, Stephen Fry’s new tech start-up Pindex aims to be a ‘Pinterest for education’. Can this invitation-only service emulate the success of TED and make learning an awe-inspiring experience for both students and teachers?

Noise pollution can have a detrimental effect on physical and mental health, as well as affecting the ability to focus. Muzo is a gadget that blocks out unwanted noise by creating a personal sound field, enabling people to take control of their space and simultaneously improve their wellbeing.