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Some students sacrifice sleep and drink caffeine to prepare for finals. Experts say this isn't the best way to study.

Sleep is crucial to studying for finals

By Jacqueline Evans | December 5, 2010

Finals can be stressful, and when students sacrifice sleep in order to prepare for exams, proper functioning becomes difficult. "Sleep is a time for your body to relax, recuperate and to build up the energy you need to get through the day," said Alicia...