Want to add 2 years to your life?
Want to add 2 years to your life? Pick up a book! A landmark study from the Yale School of Public Health found that regular book readers lived nearly 2 years longer (about 23 months) than non-readers. After following 3,635 adults for up to 12 years, here’s what researchers found: - The 30-Minute Sweet Spot: Reading books for just 30 mins a day (3.5 hrs/week) lowered mortality risk by 17%. - More Pages, More Years: Reading more than 3.5 hrs/week dropped that risk by 23%. - Books > Articles: Newspapers and magazines didn't compare—the strongest benefit came specifically from books. - Universal Benefit: The effect held true regardless of age, wealth, education, or health status. Why? Researchers credit "deep reading"—the sustained, focused attention books require. It acts like a workout for your brain while actively easing stress. So no, spending 30 minutes getting lost in a good book isn't a guilty pleasure—it’s self-care and longevity in one 🤍 #SelfCare #Booklover
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