The benefits of reading

The habits of reading have changed greatly with the influence and impact of social networks. Seeing a Facebook, twitter or other account every day appeared more fun to take the time to read a book or a long article in a magazine. Yet, how much can we say that reading a book has real benefits for us?

If there is nothing more enjoyable to do in your spare time than reading a good book, there are many reasons why reading is recommended. First, it stimulates the brain. Scientific studies (a study published in 2001 in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) demonstrated that daily reading could repel and even completely avoid Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Indeed, by keeping the brain active continuously, you maintain and preserve its abilities. To exercise the brain and stimulate the intellect, reading and thinking games like puzzles and chess are all equally recommended for a brain in good shape.

In addition, reading prevents and reduces stress. A study carried out in 2009 by the British University of Sussex, reading is the most effective way to fight stress. When we read, our mind is forced to focus on what is written. Being done, we forget for a time equal to six minutes only our worries. Reading even soothes more than listening to music, drinking a cup of coffee or tea or even taking a walk.

To this is added that if you If you have trouble sleeping, the best is still to read a little before turning off the light. A recent study explains that by opening a book every night, a ritual is instituted. However, this does not apply to readings on computers, tablets or smartphones. These electronic devices return a blue light (LED) that alters the quality of sleep and can even deregulate the biological clock.

Finally reading helps to improve the writing. Reading published and well-written works will have a notable effect on your own writing style. Observing the cadence, fluidity, and style of other authors will inevitably influence your own way of writing.

By way of conclusion, in order to better enjoy these benefits, reading should be considered as an entertainment. You have to take pleasure in reading a book by choosing the one that suits us.