While most people who read books these days do so on their iPads or tablets, that does not mean printed books have become outdated, or will anytime soon. Most people who read e-books still read printed books. One of the advantages of reading a printed book is that you will never run low battery and have to stop reading. Here are a couple of scientifically based reasons why you should start and continue reading books.
Increase Intelligence
Dr. Seuss once wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” According to a paper from the University of California, Berkley, reading a book opens up a whole world of knowledge. Children’s books expose children to 50 percent more words than what they learn through prime time TV or even a conversation between college graduates. Stronger reading skills helps achieve higher intelligence in life.
Boost Brain Power
Reading helps make you smarter and increases your brainpower. Just like jogging helps build up the cardiovascular system, reading helps improve your memory and gives your brain a workout. Research has found that those who spend time reading early in life show a slower decline in memory during old age.
Make You More Empathetic
Reading can make it easier for you to relate to others. According to research published in Science, reading fiction can help readers understand what others are thinking just by reading their emotions. According to Emanuele Castano and David Comer Kidd, “Understanding others’ mental states is a crucial skill the enables the complex social relationship that characterize human societies.”
Sylwia Majtczak is an experienced travel consultant who spends time reading.
Increase Intelligence
Dr. Seuss once wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” According to a paper from the University of California, Berkley, reading a book opens up a whole world of knowledge. Children’s books expose children to 50 percent more words than what they learn through prime time TV or even a conversation between college graduates. Stronger reading skills helps achieve higher intelligence in life.
Boost Brain Power
Reading helps make you smarter and increases your brainpower. Just like jogging helps build up the cardiovascular system, reading helps improve your memory and gives your brain a workout. Research has found that those who spend time reading early in life show a slower decline in memory during old age.
Make You More Empathetic
Reading can make it easier for you to relate to others. According to research published in Science, reading fiction can help readers understand what others are thinking just by reading their emotions. According to Emanuele Castano and David Comer Kidd, “Understanding others’ mental states is a crucial skill the enables the complex social relationship that characterize human societies.”
Sylwia Majtczak is an experienced travel consultant who spends time reading.
