Health: Want to live longer? Read a Book. Books have the power to make us laugh and Cry, but what if they had health benefits, too? 3,600 people over 50 year’s old part in a study by Yale University. Those who read for more than 3.5 hours a week lived two years longer than non-readers.
They study tracked the participants for 12 years. Reading books increased lifespan regardless of gender, wealth, and education – The study found reading books was more beneficial than reading magazines, reading books involves deeper thinking than reading periodicals. The study found this helps maintain brain function and leads to a longer life.
Sources: World Economic Forum
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