Well, all those people encouraging us to read more book may
actually have some real benefits. Studies have shown that people who read live
longer and have a better memory.
An article on bustle.com explains that reading can improve
memory because people who read have more complex minds. Also, reading the book
is better than watching the movie version because reading works different parts
of the brain that can help with language and vision. That same article also
suggests reading can reduce stress levels. Researchers found that just six
minutes of reading can help reduce stress levels by 68%. That’s a big number!
Another benefit is that reading can give you more energy
while working out. Reader's Digest gives the example that a person is more
likely to stay on an exercise machine when they are reading an interesting book.
This because they do not want to stop reading the captivating chapter in the
book.
The local news station in Hattiesburg recently covered a
story about reading improving health. The video said one study found that “older
adults who read regularly or played mentally challenging games were two and a
half times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.” Click here to watch the
entire video.
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