Anxiety disorders affect nearly a fifth of Americans, with constant connectedness, loneliness, and divisive politics exacerbating their feelings of distress and potentially leading to sleep problems. How is the Gravity Blanket helping people rest easier without relying on prescription solutions?

Many Australians aren’t getting a good night’s sleep, with many getting below the recommended hours or failing to sleep through the night uninterrupted. But among those getting the best quality shut-eye are people who use a comfort object like a soft toy or blanket.

Ernst & Young Australia has introduced new part-time and flexible work policies that will allow employees to take between six to twelve weeks of self-funded leave per year. As flexi-work comes to be seen as the new standard, employers must evolve in order to retain their employees.

As well as hosting witty puns and political rants, Twitter is a stage for people’s humblebrags about a lack of free time. Canvas8 spoke with Neeru Paharia, assistant professor at Georgetown University, to find how busyness serves as a social marker, and what this could mean for brands.