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When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet? If you\u2019re one of countless people who don\u2019t make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.<\/p>\n

1. Mental Stimulation<\/h3>\n
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\u00a0Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress<\/a> of (or possibly even prevent) Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia, since keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase \u201cuse it or lose it\u201d is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. Doing puzzles and playing games <\/a>such as chess have also been found to be helpful with cognitive stimulation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2. Stress Reduction<\/h3>\n

No matter how much stress<\/a> you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other realms, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you\u2019ll ever face.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Additionally, here\u2019s a bit of food for thought: should you ever find yourself in dire circumstances, remember that although you might lose everything else\u2014your job, your possessions, your money, even your health\u2014knowledge can never be taken from you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

4. Vocabulary Expansion<\/h3>\n

This goes with the above topic: the more you read, the more words you gain exposure to, and they\u2019ll inevitably make their way into your everyday vocabulary.\u00a0Being articulate and well-spoken is of great help in any profession, and knowing that you can speak to higher-ups with self-confidence can be an enormous boost to your self-esteem. It could even aid in your career, as those who are well-read, well-spoken, and knowledgeable on a variety of topics tend to get promotions more quickly (and more often) than those with smaller vocabularies and lack of awareness of literature, scientific breakthroughs, and global events.<\/p>\n

Reading books is also vital for learning new languages<\/a>, as non-native speakers gain exposure to words used in context, which will ameliorate their own speaking and writing fluency.<\/p>\n

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