-A love of reading can protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease, slash stress levels, encourage positive thinking, and fortify friendships. Here's how your brain and body benefit when you crack open a book.
-Reading gives muscle to your memory.
-Reading gives your workout more staying power.
-Reading keeps your brain young.aaaS
-Reading can melt away stress.
-Reading boosts your vocabulary.
-Reading improves empathy.
-Reading can encourage life goals for example someone who overcame obstacles may motivate you to meet yor own goals.
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