We all read books, but the question is how much pleasure does reading give us. The main effect we should remember from reading a book is to feel ‘joy.’ In many cases, the question arises in our minds that what exactly do we benefit from reading books? Or, what are the benefits of reading books in the right sense? Hopefully, by reading this article, you will get a better idea about it.
A 2015 study showed through MRI scans that very complex neural networks and signals are activated in the brain while reading a book. And as your reading of the book increases, it becomes stronger. The study found that after 9 days of book reading, participants’ brain connectivity increased, particularly in the somatosensory cortex, the area responsible for responding to physical sensations.
Although reading only one book a year will not develop any of these things in someone, if someone reads books regularly, then he will definitely have a more developed mind than others. Studies have shown that the earlier a student is exposed to books, the richer their vocabulary becomes in the future. And a student’s rich vocabulary helps him a lot in both student life and career.
Regular book reading prevents neurological diseases. However, it has been found that those who regularly read books and practice complex mathematical problems have better nerves than others. Reading a book for 30 minutes proves to be as effective as yoga and humor in keeping blood pressure, heart rate, etc. normal.
Reading a book is a very effective way to get enough sleep at night. Even if you read paper books, you should not read in bed. In this 21st century, due to the technological revolution, it can be said that the habit of reading books has almost disappeared among many people. However, those who read books must admit that there is no better and purer pleasure than reading books.