We've all heard our mothers tell us in our childhood to read books, a lot of books, our grandmothers telling us stories out of books. But why? What is with books that they have been so special since centuries? What benefits does reading have on our brain? What effects does reading have on our mind? Why book reading is recommended?
How Reading Affects The Brain?
Reading books provide that nourishment to our mind. Our brain, our mind are very powerful, but in day to day life, we we live a very mundane and repetitive life, our brain shuts down most of it’s part, as there’s nothing new, challenging or exciting for it. Consequently we become dull and our IQ and EQ diminishes.
But when we make reading a regular habit, each day our brain gets to exercise and work in different directions. It imagines new situations according to the book, gains new facts and knowledge and that’s how it remains active. Because of reading we also feel different emotions and our brain gets something to push upon.
How Reading Affects Our Mental Health?
Reading positive books, or in general the habit of book reading makes us more motivated and positive in life. Even doctors ask patients suffering from mental health issues like depression, anxiety to read positive books as a part of their treatment.
How Reading Affect Our Physical Health?
Benefits of reading books can be easily seen on the body. A happy, calm and cool mind will always lead to a better body. Positive books will generate positive emotions, which will in turn impact our eating, sleeping, communications, interactions and overall quality of life.
Book reading is a habit that can never harm you. Reading and the brain of a human has a direct positive correlation. There's a reason why books are called a man's best friend, as reading books requires no amenities. Books have no demands, no complaints, no gossips. Books just have worlds, marvelous worlds which can make you forget your reality for the time being and takes you somewhere where you can be at peace.
