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5 Things That Happen to Your Brain When You Read a Book Everyday

Nobody would question the importance of a busy routine. Life is more than just working 8 hours a day; you need to find time to enjoy yourself. Getting physical activity, picking up a hobby, and getting coffee with a friend are good ways to keep yourself stimulated. But nothing beats picking up a good book and learning more about history, current events, or even finding yourself whisked to an imaginary world full of wizards and dragons. Reading books is truly exercise for the brain, but there are also so many additional benefits. Take a look at our list of five scientifically-backed reasons why you should take time everyday to lose yourself in a page-turner. 

1. Reading is a Rigorous Mental Workout

Reading a book has a real positive impact on your brain and it doesn’t even take the philosophical works of Plato to achieve results. Literally any genre will do. The reason reading is effective is because it stimulates parts of your brain that you don’t normally use during the course of your day-to-day life. We aren’t just talking about improving your thinking skills or sharpening your mind either; it would be equally valid to say reading is an experience that heightens your emotions and feelings. There is plenty of research that shows that as one dives into the book, parts of the brain are stimulated as the tension builds. Through the course of reading, there is an increase in brain connectivity, which, when it becomes a routine, improves your ability to process information more quickly.