Exercise Brain: Three Reasons Why You Should Read More

Reading can be the best hobby in the entire universe. Reading makes you distract from everyday madness, relaxes you, and improves your overall mental health. Also, a book is never left without batteries, so you can enjoy reading wherever you are.

It is a well-known fact that reading brings many benefits, and is not just a waste-to-day method. Reading is also an effective way to exercise your brain in order to reduce your chances of developing mental illnesses such as dementia or other illness after you reach 60 years of age,

Reading keeps the brains strong
A large number of research suggests that brain-stimulating activities - such as reading - are an effective way to improve mental health in middle-aged individuals.

A recent study published in the 'Neurology Journal' found that a strong reading habit significantly diminishes the risk of memory problems.

These findings suggest reading is a powerful tool to keep the brain busy and sharp.

Reading improves concentration and relieves stress
The modern lifestyle is extremely crowded with most of life. Even when people leave the office, nowadays people most of the time pass 'paste' on electronic screens, reading e-mails, status, watching photos or videos on YouTube.

For the brain, this has only one meaning: work, work, work. If a person's mind is constantly engaged in such distractions, then the brains become a difficult vacation process. Therefore, the brain needs a good means of relaxation, the Telegraph reports.

Reading is the right tool to relax your brain, because it is extremely effective in reducing stress. In fact, science asserts that reading can reduce stress by up to 68 percent.

You do not believe? Try your own! Start reading a book for 20 minutes a day and you will soon notice the effects.

Reading helps you sleep better
Most people prefer to read from smartphones before they sleep. This is not a good idea because the electronic devices have a negative impact on sleep quality.

According to Anne-Marie Chang, a sleeping scientist, the circus drumstick is hampered by electronic devices, which means that reading on a tablet or smartphone will weaken your sleep quality and make you feel tired in the morning, no matter how many hours you have Made sleep.