Class rank is important for more than just wowing college admissions officers and securing bragging rights. According to new research out of UW-Madison, the better your grades were in high school, the healthier you are years later. It’s not the first time that education has been associated with physical well-being ? more degrees equal better health ? but a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that it’s not only more schooling but performance that makes a difference.
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