What Happens to a Person's Brain When They Stop Reading: How Useful Are Books - The Effectiveness of Reading Can Be Different

31.01.2024 14:58

How many times have we heard from parents about the importance of reading and if you don’t do it, then the brain will supposedly begin to degrade.

It is clear that no degradation of the brain will occur, but the benefits of reading cannot be denied.

Academics believe that reading develops neural connections and even reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Let's think about how else reading can be useful.

What happens to your brain if you don't read?

Without mental stress, a person's memory can deteriorate - reading posts on social networks does not count.

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The ability to perceive text information may also deteriorate. Some academics believe that without reading, a person's emotional intelligence decreases.

It is important to understand that quality fiction that makes you think has a positive effect on the brain.

We previously wrote about whether you should ignore the hand wash mode in your washing machine.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor