7 Benefits of Regular Reading

Reading is not only fun, but super beneficial for your mental health and physical wellbeing. Check out the facts!

1) The University of Sussex published a study in 2009, which states that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%.

2) Reading makes it easier to emphathize with others, also known as the Theory of the Mind, because you are constantly diving into other characters’ minds and given the opportunity to understand their emotions, personalities, and inner conflicts more directly.

3) Reading makes people more kind, which in turn causes them to be more likely to volunteer, give charity, and be involved in their communities.

4) The mental stimulation induced by reading has been stated in multiple studies to delay the onset of Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.

5) Regarding stimulation, those who read have been proven more likely to engage in physical exercise.

6) Proficient readers are more likely to graduate from high school, continue on to higher education, and land higher-paying jobs.

7) Among the top best-selling books of all time are the Bible (which ranks number 1), followed closely by the Harry Potter series.