10 Amazing Benefits of Reading Books

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People have different goals for reading books, some people read for their studies, some for their jobs and some others as pastime, but in fact, reading a book has lots of benefits. In following, some benefits of reading books are mentioned.


1- Increasing Knowledge

Regardless of what you read, you get new information. You can surely use this new information in your life, one day.


2- Increasing Relaxation and Reducing Stress

If you suffer from stress in your daily life, start reading books. According to a research that has been done at the University of Sussex in 2009, reading is the most effective way to deal with stress.


3- Strengthening the Mind and Protecting It

According to a research published in online Neurology journal, reading books continuously, helps the brain to maintain its ability in old age.


4- Mental Stimulation and Alzheimer Prevention

Researches have shown that stimulating the mind and keeping it active with memory improvement techniques slows down or even prevents Alzheimer in old age, and reading books is one way to stimulate the mind.


5- Comfortable Sleep

Sleep disorders experts recommend having a daily plan for reducing stress and sleep, and reading books is one of the best ways to deal with sleep disorders.


6- Increasing Empathy

Empathy and understanding others’ sensory experience can be achieved by putting yourself in their shoes. According to a research published in PLOS One journal, reading stories can strengthen empathy in people.


7- Dealing with Depression

Result of a research published in PLOS One Journal shows that reading self-help books or book therapy, along with supportive sessions that explain how to use these books, reduces depression after one year.


8- Expanding Vocabulary

The more you read the book, the more and more new words you know, and the more subconsciously you use them in your daily conversations. Having eloquence and rhetoric in speech will help you a lot in your profession.


9- Increasing Concentration

Since you must concentrate on book to understand it, reading books strengthens your concentration.


10- Increasing Motivation

Reading motivational books, while being a good guide for you in raising your energy in your life, will motivate you to achieve your goals.


In the end, it doesn’t matter what your preferences are, there is a book that catches your eye. So, get started, grab a book and experience a new world.

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