MMany find reading a boring hobby, while others are obsessed with reading and piling a lot on the shelf. In addition to the obvious benefits, reading has many other advantages and was recently listed on Patient, a health “website”.
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“Reading a book benefits your physical, mental and spiritual health and these benefits can last a lifetime,” says Hansa Pancania, a psychotherapist, in an interview with “Website.”
Indeed, according to the specialist, “it is never too late to start enjoying the many benefits that await you in the pages of a good book.”
Five benefits of reading for mental and physical health:
- Helps relieve stress and symptoms of depression.
- It is a way to exercise the brain and improve cognitive performance;
- transforms you into a more aware and empathetic person;
- improves communication skills;
- It helps you sleep better if you add it to your nighttime routine.
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