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Reading is a natural activity for our brains.
Our ancestors used to rely on their pattern recognition skills to “read” nature.
Now we use those same abilities to read text.
And reading is actually great for our cognitive health and well-being.
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1. Stress reduction
Reading for only 6 minutes can reduce stress by up to 68%.
2. Mental stimulation
Research shows that reading helps prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia. Reading out loud is especially effective.
3. Memory improvement
Reading sharpens your memory and thinking skills.
4. Vocabulary expansion
Reading is one of the best ways to learn new words.
5. Better focus
Compared to social media, reading boosts your concentration span.
6. Improved brain connectivity
Reading helps you better feel language.
7. Stronger analytical skills
While reading your brain switches into critical thinking mode
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1. Pick a book you’ll enjoy
Don’t follow trends.
Don’t chase the hype.
Choose something that genuinely interests and excites you.
2. Read one page a day
Tie it to your routine.
For example: “I can’t fall asleep without reading one page.”
3. Set a reading time and place
Find the time when you’re least distracted and can fully dive in.
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To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.
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CURATOR'S NOTE
Humans are the only animals capable of reading, an invention that’s only been around for a few thousand years. Specific brain areas are consistently associated with reading across different cultures. What benefits can we get from regularly activating those parts of our brain by reading every day?
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