Reading isn't just fun—it rewires your brain, enhancing memory, empathy, and focus.
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Reading strengthens neural networks, especially in the somatosensory cortex
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Fiction readers often score higher in empathy tests by simulating others' experiences
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Books train your brain to concentrate deeply—unlike fast-scrolling digital media.
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Reading exposes you to new words and ideas, building cognitive reserves over time.
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Just 6 minutes of reading can lower stress levels by 60%
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Lifelong readers show slower mental aging and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
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Books activate the brain’s visual and creative centers, fueling imagination.