Reading allows you to vicariously experience sights, sounds, and situations by stimulating regions of the brain as if you’re actually living the experience.

The simple, meditative activity of reading can help to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mental health issues such as depression.

Reading is the easiest way to give your brain a shot of new knowledge that can open you up to a new perspective, idea, or means of doing something. All it takes to spark major change in your life is one great idea.