9 Benefits of Reading Print Books, According to Science

Whether your to-be-read stack is full of classic books or nonexistent, you should know that there are many benefits of reading—and reading physical, printed books has its advantages. There's nothing like the smell of old books or the crack of a new one's spine, and it turns out that diving into a page-turner can enrich your health and happiness. Although more people own e-books and subscribe to services like Audible on Amazon, 65 percent of U.S. adults report reading a print book. Here, we share science-backed reasons to read a print book and ideas for continuing the habit as an adult.

1) Increases Intelligence
2) Boosts Brainpower
3) Makes you more empathetic
4) Helps you better understand the content
5) Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer's
6) Helps you Relax
7) Improves Sleep
8) Increases your life span
9) Encourages life-long reading

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