Benefits of Reading Books
                     BENEFITS OF READING BOOKS
Geetha Kumari
Writes for Hindueshop.com, a dharmik book store which provides 
online shopping for books related to various aspects including 
history, polity and economics.
Ever since ancient times, reading has widely been accepted as a healthy 
activity. The best part about reading is that it is an enjoyable activity and 
can be taken up by any literate person. Nowadays, with the development 
of the internet and the availability of books in digital formats, reading 
books has become as easy as listening to music or watching movies on 
one’s smartphone. There are several ways in which a habit of reading 
books regularly can benefit you.
Cognitive mental stimulation and brain exercising: 
Reading stimulates mental stimulation, leading to the cognitive growth of 
the mind. This means that the readers’ thought processes and problem-
solving abilities are greatly enhanced. After extensive research, scientists 
have found out that reading is a great exercise for the brain which involves 
a complex network of signals. It keeps various parts of the brain active and 
delays or prevents different age-related diseases.
 Reduces boredom and helps to avoid loneliness: Reading is one of 
the cheapest yet best forms of entertainment. A good novel can keep 
you engaged for hours and even days, preventing you from getting 
bored. As an active imagination of the incidents and scenarios, while 
reading is quite common, it is also a great way to beat loneliness.
 Strengthens vocabulary and writing abilities: Needless to say, 
reading books regularly can give you a good grip over the language. This 
is why reading is a highly recommended activity for those trying to learn 
a new language, especially children. Having good writing skills and a 
large vocabulary can be a great advantage in various professional fields.
 Knowledge expansion: Books are a treasure trove of knowledge and 
can provide you with a variety of useful information. This, in turn, would 
prepare you for various situations in life. The fact that knowledge 
cannot be taken away from you even when you lose everything else 
makes it an invaluable resource.
 Memory improvement and better focus: Reading a book requires one 
to remember various things such as plots, backgrounds, characters, and 
even visualizations. Each new memory results in the creation of new 
synapses in the brain and improves the existing ones. This greatly 
enhances the memory of the reader and allows them to focus better.
 Helps you to broaden your mind: As mentioned earlier, reading an 
engaging book would also cause you to imagine the incidents and 
scenarios. This would greatly boost your imagination and help you come 
up with innovative thoughts. You would also be able to think outside 
your existing mental barriers and understand the thoughts and feelings 
of others.
 Enjoy your entertainment and peace: Reading certain content can 
bring about a feeling of peace and tranquillity. In fact, it has already 
shown positive effects in reducing blood pressure and controlling mood 
disorders.
Reading can brighten your day: A good book can get you engaged 
enough to reduce your stress when you have a bad day. Whether you 
faced problems at work or had issues in your personal relationships, 
reading an engaging book at the end of the day can make you forget 
about it.
The benefits of reading are numerous. There are a variety of genres 
available at any good store or library. No matter what your interests are, 
you are likely to be able to find books related to it. If you haven’t already, 
it is high time to make it a habit to read every day.
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