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Whether you’re a student, an athlete, a young professional, or even all three, sometimes we all feel as though there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. You may find that sleeping well, eating well, working, and finding time for hobbies and socializing is a challenge of epic proportions… and that can be a very stressful realization.

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Touch receptors refer to a group of specialized neurons directly beneath the skin that are largely responsible for our ability to interact with the physical world around us. So it is probably unsurprising that they come in a lot of different shapes and forms. Each type of skin receptor is attuned to a different physical sensation, which is then transmitted to the brain.

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Touch receptors are found in the skin, and allow us to fully experience the world through touch. They inform us about our surroundings and protect our bodies from harm by letting us know what’s going on around us at the physical level.

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Stress is everywhere. It’s hard to avoid! And, for the most part, that’s okay. When you start to notice certain cognitive signs of stress, however, it may be a good moment to take a step back and reevaluate some things. But what is cognitive stress, and how does it affect us? 

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A little extra focus can go a long way. If medicine to focus better is your option of choice, however, you need to be careful to ensure that you are not hurting your mind and body, and discuss the option with a licensed doctor. Thankfully, there are other, safer techniques proven to work without nearly as much risk to your mind or body.

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Depending on what you do for school or work, you might spend a lot of time reading: news articles, blogs, reports, instructions, and all kinds of other important items. If that is the case, you may have seen the title of this article and wondered – how does reading a book reduce stress? 

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Although golf may not be the most physically demanding sport, it is definitely one of the most technically difficult sports to master. With so many different moving parts in a swing - the right grip, stance, and ball placement; hip rotation, shoulder rotation, club head position, breaking your wrists, the follow through, and so much more - it’s easy to get discouraged and not know how to improve.

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