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Introduction:
Reading is the act of looking at printed words and comprehending or understanding what
they are saying, or of saying those words aloud or interpreting those words. Reading is when
you look at a book and the words inside to understand the story. Some people even describe
reading as a journey that starts as the opening of a page and finishes as the last page is
turned.
The average daily time spent reading by individuals in the United States in 2020 amounted
to 0.34 hours, or 20.4 minutes. Unfortunately, it is a disappointment that people these days
read less. Statistics show we're reading less and less every year. What exactly do people
gain from reading books? Is it just a matter of pleasure, or are there other benefits? The
scientific answer is unquestionably "yes."

Benefits:
Let’s look more closely at the benefits of reading.
• increases your ability to empathize
Speaking of feeling pain, readers of literary fiction, or novels that delve into the inner lives of
characters, have a greater capacity for empathy. The "theory of mind," as it is known by
researchers, is a collection of skills necessary for creating, negotiating, and sustaining social
connections. Though this impression is unlikely to arise from reading a work of literary fiction
in a single sitting, studies have revealed that long-term fiction readers do have more fully
formed theories of mind.
• help prevent age-related cognitive declined
As you get older, reading books and magazines is a good method to keep your mind active.
Studies demonstrate that seniors who read and do math problems every day maintain and
increase their cognitive functioning, even if research hasn't conclusively shown that reading
books prevents diseases like Alzheimer's. Furthermore, the earlier you begin, the better.
According to a 2013 Rush University Medical Centre study, people who have always
engaged in mentally challenging activities are less likely to develop the plaques, lesions, and
tau-protein tangles that are common in the brains of dementia sufferers.
• reading can strengthen your brain
reading involves a complex network of circuits and signals in the brain. As your reading
ability matures, those networks also get stronger and more sophisticated. Researchers used
functional MRI scans to measure the effect of reading a novel on the brain. Study
participants read the novel “Pompeii” over a period of 9 days. As tension built in the story,
more and more areas of the brain lit up with activity. Brain scans showed that throughout the
reading period and for days afterward, brain connectivity increased, especially in the
somatosensory cortex, the part of the brain that responds to physical sensations like
movement and pain

How to encourage:
• First, Create reading space. Your reading area does not need to be large or filled with
bookshelves. It could be a couch corner or a chair in the room where your child sleeps.
Choosing a comfortable spot with enough light and space to keep a book or two can help
your child associate reading with cosiness and comfort.

• Second, Share your reading experience. Share it with your co-workers, friends, and
students. Inform them about what you've been reading, what you've gained or learned from
these texts, and what you recommend.

• Third, Listen to audio books. Invite students to listen; play brief passages. Audio
books "count" as reading in my opinion. You are acquiring vocabulary, using comprehension
strategies, and enjoying stories or accumulating information while not developing decoding
or fluency skills.

Impacts:
• Not reading enough results in poor language skills, cultural ignorance, and fear of
books. Another consequence of not reading enough books is an increased risk of academic
failure and even dropping out. Low literacy rates are also associated with other long-term
consequences in our communities, such as poverty and crime.
• A person who is unable to read may have low self-esteem or feel emotions such as
shame, fear, and powerlessness. They also struggle to know their rights, to vote, to find
work, to pay bills and to secure housing. It’s said that “people struggling with literacy are
more likely to be poor, lack education, and miss out on opportunities to participate fully in
society and the workforce,” according to Project Literacy. The statistics agree. The Brookings
Institute has found that less than half of children living in poverty are ready for school at age
five, compared to 75% of kids from families with middle to high incomes.

conclusion: In conclusion, reading has a lot of benefits for life . Based on my presentation, it
shows that reading give both entertaining and beneficial to our health. From stress relief to
improved memory, reading is hugely beneficial in all aspects of our lives. Reading is a great
way to improve yourself all around. With all of the amazing benefits of reading, it is definitely
worth the time. Take a chance to help your mental and physical well-being by start reading
just one book today!