23rd December 2020 Book Portal Advent

1. Reduces stress- Many avid readers unwind by reading. Compared with the person who gets home from work and immediately turns on the TV news, you are going from work stress to crime stress. However, it is not just the news. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast-moving often violent images. If relaxation is something you want, you should turn off the TV or your computer and pick up a book. Even better, you could optionally include classic FM and a hot drink to make it the most pleasurable experience.

2. Reading promotes mental health- Research indicates that individuals who activate their brains by reading books or playing mentally challenging games are stimulating their brains very effectively. It is like training your muscles. To stay in shape, people need exercise and this also counts for the brain. Reading books help to prevent, as stated above as well, mental disorders. Staying mentally alert through challenging activities may be very beneficial for slowing the progress of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. What is not to like?