Good Morning Everyone!!!

When was the last time you picked up a book, sat in a comfy chair with a fuzzy blanket and read for at least 15min?  It can be incredibly relaxing.  Did you know a love of reading can protect your brain from memory loss, slash stress levels, and encourage positive thinking? Check out the benefits 🙂 

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body- Joseph Addison

Health Benefits of Reading:

• Unlike watching TV or listening to the radio, reading spurs your brain to think and concentrate
• According to Reader’s Digest, getting absorbed in a good read can decrease levels of unhealthy stress hormones such as cortisol
• It help to improve/sharpen your analytical thinking skills
• Reading about someone who overcame obstacles can help motivate you to meet your own goals
• According to the Huffington Post, reading can be a great way to de-stress before bed and may help you sleep better

NOTE: Bright lights from electronic devices signal to the brain that it’s time to wake up, so reading a book under a dim light is a much better strategy before bed

For more information please visit:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/08/05/health-benefits-reading_n_4081258.html

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-reading-why-you-should-read-everyday.html

http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/benefits-of-reading/