Ever find yourself saying "I need to put this book down and go and do other things"?
Life gets busy, and sometimes it's the things we really enjoy that get dropped from the "to do" list, like good old fashioned book-reading.
Next time, ease your guilt at spending some time with your latest "can't put it down" piece of fiction by reminding yourself reading is a workout for your brain.
Neuroscientists have discovered that reading novels can improve brain connectivity and function in ways similar to the effects physical exercise has on muscles and muscle memory.
Researchers have found that in much the same way as your muscles remember what you have done before, (and improve the more you use them), you can improve your brain function by reading more fiction.
So next time you're guilting yourself into ditching the reading, remind yourself flexing your brain is as important as your morning run or lunchtime gym session.
Go workout today - you deserve it!
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