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What Happens When You Read? Part 1
Reading Through Time… Reading is a form of entertainment with a long history. People often turn to reading as a source of comfort e.g. when in hospital, a distraction from...
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What Happens When You Read? Part 1
Reading Through Time…
- Reading is a form of entertainment with a long history.
- People often turn to reading as a source of comfort e.g. when in hospital, a distraction from battle, during the pandemic…
- Research suggests people who read live longer!
- Researcher Bavishi said ‘the benefits of reading books include a longer life in which to read them.’ (2016)
