Reading for pleasure can reduce the risk of developing dementia by one third, as well as improve mental health, academic performance, and foster empathy. This hobby is beneficial for health regardless of the genre of literature chosen, according to a study from the University of Cambridge.
People who enjoyed reading faced significantly fewer cognitive impairments over a five-year period. Another study indicates that reading newspapers, magazines, and books is associated with a 33% reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's disease.