Brain health: Reading can improve brain connectivity, function, and memory.
Stress reduction: Reading can reduce stress levels by up to 68%.
Improved sleep: Reading can help you get ready for sleep.
Empathy: Reading can help you understand and share the feelings of others.
Vocabulary and writing: Reading can help you expand your vocabulary and improve your writing skills.
Knowledge: Reading can help you learn new things and enhance your knowledge.
Imagination and creativity: Reading can increase your imagination and creativity.
Research suggests that reading for 15–30 minutes a day can support brain health. You can read any type of book, including audiobooks, as long as you can focus on reading without interruptions.