Reading Narrative Fiction holds a variety of benefits
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- Reading Fiction boosts Empathy. Source
fiction reading leads to a small, statistically significant improvement in social-cognitive performance
- Reading Fiction builds vocabulary. Source
- Reading lowers stress levels better than walking, listening to music or playing video games. Secondary Source
Reading for as little as 6 minutes is sufficient to reduce stress levels by 60%, slowing heart beat, easing muscle tension and altering the state of mind.
Reading was proved: • 68% better at reducing stress levels than listening to music; • 100% more effective than drinking a cup of tea; • 300% better than going for a walk and • 700% more than playing video games.