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?

Today’s school kids aren’t the first to appreciate the joys of slime – but they are the first to take matters into their own hands when supply can’t meet demand. Gen Zers are launching their own slime start-ups, taking on side hustles before they even hit their teen years.

Gone to the gym? Replied to all your emails? You may make promises to be productive, but chances are you’ll procrastinate at least some of the time. Canvas8 sat down with Joseph Ferrari, associate professor at DePaul University, to understand why people put off tasks until the last minute.

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.