5 Surprising Benefits Of Reading Books

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

Reading books helps you be calm, focused, and relaxed. Here are some surprising benefits of reading books as it can help increase mental and emotional fitness.

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Improves cognitive health

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Reading is a kind of mental workout that can help enhance critical thinking skills and creativity. It can also help maintain cognitive function and prevent conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

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Enhances sleep

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Reading can help bring consciousness to another level, which promotes a more restful night’s sleep.

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Improves empathy

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Reading allows individuals to step into the shoes of diverse characters and experience different perspectives. This empathetic connection with fictional characters can extend to real-life situations.

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Elevates your mood

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Books can serve as a therapeutic escape, providing a positive emotional experience that can help combat sadness or anxiety.

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Relieves stress

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Reading books can help release feel-good hormones in your body, which help you relax, manage pain, and relieve stress.

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