Depending upon whom you are trying to have a conversation about reading with, more than half of the time, it can be said that most people receive two kinds of responses which are totally opposite to one another. Some people get so excited at the mere mention of reading that they literally have no other choice but to start jumping up and down and expressing it through their bodies, following this dance with questions such as “what’s your favorite book?” or “have you read ____?” Whereas others get so annoyed and disgusted whenever reading is brought up that the distaste just shows on their faces.

Whether you are a fan of reading or not, it is a well-known fact that the habit brings nothing but a mountain of benefits and advantages. And no, we are not talking about the readings we all do for the sake of entertainment. As of late, people have been forgetting the improvement and learning of various skills which are provided to us by reading good books, and the fact that reading can literally add value to your life and existence.

HOW IS READING GOOD FOR YOU?

1. Reading lets you read another individual’s thoughts. One of the genuine miracles of perusing is the fact that for a prolonged measure of time, individuals who read can actually turn into someone else whom they have never even met before and conceivably appreciate them. In the process of reading, they are actually understanding the contemplations of other individuals.
2. Reading can be good for stimulating your brain. It is crucial for our minds to get the exercise they need in order for them to stay solid and sound, much the same as all the other muscles in our bodies. As a result of a number of researches and investigations, it has been found that reading can upgrade the functioning of the cerebrum. When a person starts to age, a decrease can be seen in the way they remember things and their mind works. Habitual reading can help in managing and moderating this oncoming decrease.
3. Engaging with books can help people develop more grounded analytical thinking skills. If you are a keen reader, you must have come across an astonishing novel in which you guessed the main plot before you even completed reading it. This means that you made use of basic and explanatory reasoning in order to decide “whodunnit”. The more you read, the better you get at figuring things out.
4. Your conversations with everyone around you become more interesting and entertaining. People who read are skeptical, focused, educated and intriguing. People want to know what they are thinking because they have taken the time to practice the skill of knowledge.
5. Readers have remarkable vocabulary as they get exposure to new words every day, which gives them the ability to express themselves in a better manner as compared to the average person who has no interest in reading.
6. Reading is extremely helpful for those suffering with memory loss, dementia or even Alzheimer’s.  

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