The Benefits of Reading: How to Improve Your Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Reading is a hobby that we’ve been enjoying for centuries; allowing us to escape reality and enter a new dimension of magic and possibilities. Although the rise of technology may have diluted the enthusiasm for some, what’s not changed is the plethora of benefits reading holds for our physical and mental wellbeing. Research from Oxford University Press has found that reading books with “challenging language” sends “rocket boosters” to our brains, which consequently boosts our mental health. Another study found that reading for just six minutes a day can help to reduce stress levels and said that reading is more calming than going for a walk, listening to music or even drinking a cup of tea! To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the benefits of reading books. From enhancing your mental health to improving your physical wellbeing, discover why reading is important right here.

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