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Students Who Meet 8 Hour Sleep Challenge Perform Better On Finals

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

Students who took the 8 hour sleep challenge performed better than those who snubbed the challenge, despite being offered extra points, on exam finals, researchers report.... Read More...

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Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

Neuroscience NewsOctober 6, 2018

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.... Read More...

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Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

Neuroscience NewsJuly 10, 2018

A new study reveals students who reside in buildings without access to air conditioners during heat waves fare worse when it comes to cognitive function, reaction times and working memory.... Read More...

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