*It’s official – reading is good for you. 

1. People who read books live for around two years longer than those who don’t, irrespective of gender, wealth, education or health, according to a Yale University study.

2. Some studies suggest students take in more information from paper than from screens, underlining the case for picking up an actual book rather than an e-reader.

3. Evidence suggests that being immersed in a book-oriented environment is beneficial to educational achievement. One study shows how growing up with a library at home boosts adult literacy, numeracy and technological problem solving.

4. In addition to improving your emotional and cognitive intelligence, reading can also help broaden your vocabulary.

5. Exercising your mind is likely to reduce your risk of dementia.

*from the internet