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DOES CAFFEINE CHANGE HOW WELL YOU DO IN SCHOOL? 14. You might think that a cup of coffee is just what you need to keep you alert during a boring class. Or you may guzzle an energy drink to help you stay awake for studying during finals week. But actually, caffeine con- sumption has been linked to students not doing as well in school. Scien- tists suspect that caffeine

may affect your abil- ity to remember and learn. Caffeine also interferes with your sleep schedule—and sleepy brains don’t learn as well!

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