Reading books benefits both your physical and mental health, and those benefits can last a lifetime. They begin in early
childhood and continue through the senior years. Here’s 10 examples of how reading books can change your brain —
and your body — for the better:
Develops empathy
Helps you sleep better
Benefits your memory
Boost your brainpower
Enhances imagination
Strengthens your writing abilities
Improves your focus and concentration
Increases your vocabulary
Prevents cognitive decline as you age
Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
How to increase your reading capacity
How does one read 100 books a year - or whatever number you prefer? There are numerous strategies that help increase
your reading capacity. Here is how to read more books each year:
