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"Books are the polar opposite of this. The format forces you to dive beneath the surface, understanding the body of water that makes up the shimmering surface."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."One of my worst nightmares is losing my ability to think as I age."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."Reading fiction allows us to delve into the emotional journey of a character. Those who read have an increased ability to empathise with the feelings and beliefs of others, according to this study."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."Reading Well is a scheme by the National Health Service allowing doctors to prescribe self-help books to help manage depression."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."Through imaging the brain, this study showed that reading improves our ability to process visual and verbal information."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."Enhancing visual processing can enhance our creativity and imagination. Improving verbal processing allows us to think and, subsequently, speak with more clarity."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."Currently, I enjoy the process of browsing and buying books more than reading them. That's a problem."
— Jack Close
Reading Changes your Brain, let me explain."However, I've found that setting aside 30 minutes before bed to get through my 10 pages (more likely more), has been a useful way to wind down."
— Jack Close
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