Sleep loss hurts academic performance (this is news?)


	Sleep loss hurts academic performance (this is news?)

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11-4-2007 9:57 AM

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enbar says:

People who habitually deprive themselves of sleep generally have lower GPAs. Sleep loss also hurts athletic performance and overall health. Anyone surprised?

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