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260 - Friday Fix: How Reading Improves Your Mental Health

The Verywell Mind Podcast

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The Benefits of Reading

Studies show older adults who read outlive their counterparts. Reading seems to increase longevity by about two years. A study on how reading reduces stress found that reading just six minutes a day reduces stress by 60%. People who read for six minutes reduce their heart rate, eased muscle tension, and altered their state of mind. Do you want free access to my online course? It's called 10 Mental Strength Exercises That Will Help You Reach Your Greatest Potential.

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