Story behind the book reading….
This last effect of reading is perhaps one of the most exciting and interesting: It turns out that the health benefits of reading can help us live longer.
A 12-year study on health and retirement found that those who read books survived around two years longer than those who didn’t read books or read magazines and other forms of media. Additionally, those who read for 30 minutes a day (3.5 hours per week) were 23% more likely to outlive those who didn’t read often.
Pretty cool, right?
As noted above, reading is a great way to exercise our brains to make us smarter and sharper. However, the knock-on effect of this is that reading also helps prevent age-related cognitive decline.
One study found that older adults who regularly read or play mentally challenging games like chess are two and a half times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
On the other hand, people who don’t exercise their grey matter stand a chance of losing brain power, says the study’s primary author, Dr. Robert Freidland.
No wonder the US’s National Institute on Aging recommends champions the health benefits of reading daily.
All in all, when you read every day, you’re more likely to retain your mental abilities and live longer!
