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| What are the benefits of reading books? |
1. Mental Stimulation
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can
slow (or possibly even prevent) Alzheimer's and Dementia, since keeping your
brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power.
Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain needs
exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” comes
to your mind when it comes to apt. Doing puzzles and playing games such as
chess have also been found to be helpful with cognitive stimulation.
No matter how much stress you have at work, your personal
relationships, or the countless other issues you face in daily life, it is a
great story in which you lose yourself. A well-written novel can transport you
to other realms, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in
the present moment, letting tensions drain away and relax you.
3. Vocabulary enhancement
The more you read, the more words you express, and the more
they inevitably enter your daily vocabulary.
Being open and well-spoken in any profession can be very
helpful, and knowing that you can speak with someone who is confident and
confidence can be a huge boost to your self-esteem. It may even help you in your
life, because people who are well-read, well-spoken, and knowledgeable on a
variety of topics will sooner (and often more) get promoted than those who have
little or no knowledge of literature, scientific advances, and global events.
It is also important to read books to learn new languages,
as non-native speakers are exposed to words used in the environment, which will
improve their own speaking and writing fluency.
4. Knowledge
Everything you read is filled with new information in your
head, and you never know when it might come to hand. The more knowledge you
have, the better equipped you will be to deal with any challenge you face.
In addition, here is a little food for thought: Remember
that if you ever find yourself in a bad situation, you will lose everything -
your job, your possessions, your money, even your health - and knowledge can
never be taken away from you.
5. Memory Improvement
As you read a book, you have to remember the characters,
their backgrounds, the ambitions, the history, and the intricacies, as well as
the assortment of subtle intrigues that weave through each story. It is a very reasonable thing to remember, but the brain is wonderful things and these
things can be remembered relatively easily.
Amazingly enough, each new memory you create helps with
short-term memory recall of new joints (brain pathways) and strengthens
existing ones, as well as creating a stable mood. How cool is that?