Life Hack: Three study hacks every Junior and Leaving Cert student should know

State Exams are on the horizon and for those last-minute crammers, here are some tips and tricks to help you study

It may seen counter-intuitive, but stepping away from your books can help you study better.

Get moving 

You might think spending long hours at your desk studying is the key to exam success but getting some exercise can actually boost the impact of your study session. Exercise has lots of positive effects on our memory, both long- and short-term. Your body’s physical response to the stress of exercise triggers your sympathetic nervous system and floods your brain with oxygen and nutrient-rich blood, similar to a fight-or-flight biological response, meaning your brain can make decisions - and take in information - much faster.