13 Surprising Ways Reading Transforms Your Mind: From Boosting IQ to Beating Dementia (P)

Why picking up a book might just be one of the best things you can do for your mind, body and soul.

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Reading does far more than just entertain or inform.

Research has uncovered a wealth of surprising benefits linked to regular reading—benefits that extend beyond the pages of a novel.

This article explores 13 studies that show why picking up a book might just be one of the best things you can do for your mind, body and soul.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.