Does playing with toys at work help stimulate creative thinking?

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Do you sometimes find yourself fidgeting with toys to clear your mind? Researchers are investigating the correlation between playing with objects and having a clearer mind at work.

While the research is ongoing, one study shows that playing with toys helps with focus, problem solving, and lowering stress levels.

Some of the "toys" most common to play with are pens, puzzles, silly putty, and koosh balls.

Watch Denise Dador's full report in the video above.