03 It Might Even Keep Alzheimer’s At Bay: Surprising Ways Reading Fiction Benefits Your Mental Health

a couple of months ago, I interviewed an elderly man who was sharp as a tack. It was clear that his commitment to reading also contributed to keeping his mind fit, So books he read didn’t just keep him up to date on new topics they kept his brain strong, Actually I feel more mentally acute when I make reading stories a high priority.

Turns out, science has my back, a great oldfashioned paper book as a part of your nighttime routine is a great way to get yourself ready for the best things you can do for your health. That’s right! Whenever as pointed out by the Mayo Clinic, reading a physical book can conforming to research published in Science, literary fiction actually can that can greatly enhance our personal relationships. Besides, even in science fiction books, relationships play a big part in plot. Have a look at your local libraryorAmazon for reliable lists of this month’s top books on the basis of editor and reader picks. Reading fictional stories can enrich our lives in ways beyond injecting historical factoids into our brains or exposing us to the latest science, while nonfiction is its own kind of art. In reading fiction, we have a rare and wonderful excuse to escape into a world we’ve created in our imagination, that can be the best exercises the human mind has to offer.

Ann Miller

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