Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated reduces changes to develop Alzheimer and Dementia while keeping your brain active and engaged at all stages of our lives.
Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. Doing puzzles and playing games such as chess have also been found to be helpful with cognitive stimulation.
No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other realms, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax.
But how can you introduce this really powerful activity in your day-to-day life?
My blog will be full of tips based on my personal experience. I have never been a good reader as a child, as I only discovered the pleasure and power of reading during my Uni time.
I hope you will find my articles stimulating, that hopefully will bring more and more people in the marvellous world of books.
It would be lovely to have a chat about it!
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