From essays to emails to class research, you’re constantly typing on your laptop—which can lead to tension in your wrists, forearms, and fingers if left unchecked. Hand pain related to writing lecture notes for hours on end is also common. While it is often a case of writer’s cramp, these issues can lead to something more serious, like carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s important to regularly check in on your hands and wrists during longer periods of typing or writing. Feelings of numbness, tingling, weakness, or grip loss are all signs that your hands need a little break, and that’s where some quick stretching can be most beneficial. One easy stretch exercise is to extend your hand in front of you, palm up, then use your other hand to gently pull your fingers back toward the back of your wrist. Repeat the stretch in your other hand. Do this every hour or so, particularly when you’re writing long lecture notes or rushing to finish a research paper on time.