Reading transports us to worlds we would never see, introduces us to people we would never meet, and instills emotions we might never otherwise feel. It also provides an array of health benefits.

Reading transports us to worlds we would never see, introduces us to people we would never meet, and instils emotions we might never otherwise feel. It also provides an array of health benefits. Here are six scientific reasons you should be picking up more books.

Spoilers: You could live longer, It could be more relaxing than taking a walk or listening to music, etc.

See https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/541158/scientific-reasons-you-should-read-more

#reading #stress #creativity #books

  • talkinwhip
    1·
    4 years ago

    The concept of a “reading pioneer” (in the 1990s,mind you) sounds odd…

    • GadgeteerZAOP
      2·
      4 years ago

      Hopefully just relating to studies about it - I’m sure folks were reading a lot before 1990 ;-)