Reading books improves brain functions such as memory, attention and concentration.
It can also improve empathy, social skills and creativity.
It is important for children and older people not just to read books, but to discuss them so that what they read is “put aside” and does not go in vain.
What are the benefits of reading
In short, this is one of the best exercises for brain development.
A growing body of research shows that reading literally changes your mind: It increases your emotional intelligence, improves your memory, and makes you more effective at finding solutions to complex problems.
With the help of meaningful reading, new neural connections are formed in the brain in both an adult and a child, they help to think faster and improve memory.
The same effect can be obtained from listening to audiobooks, reading articles and informative posts on social networks.
Reading aloud helps develop smooth speech that attracts attention to the interlocutor, increases vocabulary, develops memory and improves a person’s literacy.
Previously, we talked about the dangers of TV for children.
