Researchers from the US claim that delay the approach of death, helps you reading books.
“People who read books, live longer than those who are not fond of reading,” – said, in particular, the American experts from Yale University.
This conclusion is made by scientists on the basis of information obtained in the course of a 12-year experiment. He showed that reading books is one of the most effective ways to manage stress, increased anxiety and concern. According to new data, the book is able to reduce anxiety by 68%, and as a sedative effect on the nervous system even better than walks in the fresh air.
According to scientists, reading books thanks to its anti-stress effect protects you from several diseases affecting the Central nervous system. Experts said that stress is the basis of 40% of cases of stroke and heart attack.
The reading not only reduces the likelihood of suffering from life-threatening vascular disorders, but also support the brain in the “working tone”. In particular, it was confirmed that in reading the older people much more slowly deteriorating cognitive abilities in comparison with peers who are neglected reading.
Taking into account the range of health benefits which provides books, experts eventually concluded: this activity can actually extend people’s lives.
“People who read more than an hour (210 minutes) per week, 23% less likely to die prematurely” – that is the verdict of the authors.
Earlier Magicforum wrote that scientists have identified an effective way to slow down aging of the brain associated with the maintenance of a certain diet.