A love of literature not only positively affects the intellectual level of a person.
Reading prolongs life. According to scientists, to live longer, you need to devote at least 30 minutes of personal time reading books.
Experts conducted an experiment, which was attended by 3.5 thousand people over the age of 50. They were divided into three groups. Each of them differed in the time period that volunteers spent on reading. So, in the first group were individuals, spends over 3.5 hours per week in the second group were those who had read less than 3.5 hours. The third group were the people who didn’t read at all. After reviewing the information received, the experts determined that perceived when reading the data significantly affect the health of the person and the number of lived years. And the most useful art books than magazines or Newspapers.
According to scientists, on average, 23 months more live those people who are addicted to reading than those who neglect them. Experts believe that, in order to replenish the number of centenarians, you need to read your favorite literature at least an hour a day.
