Reading to unwind
Hello!
But first, five Science-backed reasons to read more books!
Research conducted in 2009 at the University of Sussex showed that reading was the most effective way to overcome stress, beating out old favorites such as listening to music, enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and even taking a walk
2. Reading keeps your brain sharp
Research published in Neurology showed that participants who engaged in mentally stimulating activities, such as reading, earlier and later on in life experienced slower memory decline compared to those who didn’t
3. Reading may help you sleep better
Sleep experts recommend a relaxing bedtime routine like reading to calm your mind and cue your body for sleep, ideally one that is free of lights from screens and other electronic devices
4. Reading can make you empathetic
Researchers in the Netherlands demonstrated that people who were “emotionally transported” by reading fiction reported an increase in their own empathic skills
5. Self-help books might actually work
Patients reading self-help books (“bibliotherapy”) in addition to counseling were less depressed after one year compared to patients receiving traditional treatment
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body”
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So, read any good books lately?
Happy reading!
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