People who read books live longer, says science

2022-12-04 19:05:38Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
People who read books live longer, says science
People who read books live longer, says science

Do Albanians read? A recent survey suggests that reading books is not only not a priority, but is becoming a rare phenomenon in Albania.

Asked how many books they read during 2022, 74.8% of them answered, none.

Meanwhile, only 7.6% have read one book, 11.8% of them have read 2-3 books, 2.7% have read 4-5 books and 2.3% more than 5 books.

If you're among those people who don't read at all, then below we'll bring you the science that supports the idea that reading is the best thing for you in many different ways.

Reading thriller books helps you to be more open-minded and creative.

According to research conducted by the University of Toronto, study participants who had read fictional short stories turned out to be much more open-minded than essay readers.

The authors said that while reading non-fiction allows students to learn about a particular issue, it may not always help them think about it.

People who read books live longer.

At least that's what researchers at Yale University say, who studied 3,635 people over 50 years old and found that those who read books 30 minutes a day live an average of 23 months longer than magazine readers or those who don't read at all.

Apparently, the practice of reading books creates cognitive engagement that improves many things, including vocabulary, thinking skills, and concentration. It also affects emotional intelligence, social perception, etc.

Reading 50 books a year is something that is very easy to achieve. Although reading a book a week may seem impossible, it's actually something that even the busiest of people can easily do.


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