3 Answers for Why You Should Read a Book

In a poll of 1,000 US adults it is found that 28% have not read a book in the past one year. Blaming no one personally, thanks should be given to screens that surround us.

Reading a book is not just about completing a high school assignment or an entertainment.

A study has shown that reading books can strengthen your ability to read minds.

The study was published in the journal Science, and says that reading sharpens our ability which is known as ‘theory of mind’ that is described as the ability to read the feelings and thoughts of the others.

This is not the only benefit that comes from being a bookworm.

Here are six more:

• Reading and Relaxation are Directly Proportional

Reading, according to a research at the University of Sussex in 2009, is more effective in reducing stress than enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, listening to music or taking a walk.

By measuring the muscle tension and heart rate, the participants of the study felt relaxed in just 6 minutes when they started reading book.

Regardless of the type of book you are reading, you move away from everyday stress and worries as you read a book and get engrossed in the imaginary world created by the author.

• It could Keep Your Brain Sharp

As per a research published in the online issue of the journal Neurology, reading can keep your brain in good shape even when you reach old age.

The study showed, more mental activity, such as reading, resulted in slower memory decline.

According to study author Robert S. Wilson of the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, exercising your brain starting from childhood to old age, will keep the brain in good health even in old age.

• Reading May Help in Good Sleep

Many sleep experts have recommended to de-stress your mind before you go to bed for sleep. A great way to do so is to start a reading habit when you go to bed.

Research has indicated that bright lights even from television screen give signals to brain that it is time to wake up. Reading a book in dim light prepares your mind for sound sleep.