7 Benefits of Reading Fiction

I found this interesting article about reading, and thought I'd share it with you. I give you an abbreviated form of the article. If you want to know more, the web address is at the bottom of this post.

7 Benefits of Reading Fiction
Reading fiction can seem like an absolute indulgence when life goes into overdrive. But did you know it's good for you? Yes, really!

Is your life so busy you’re wondering how you are going to find time to read more, especially when it’s just for ‘pleasure’? Having trouble justifying it, even to yourself? Leisure activities like reading are often the things that slide when life goes into overdrive. And that’s sad because it’s an activity that can make life richer and more enjoyable. A lot has been written about the benefits of reading for and to children. However, there is very little about the benefits to adults in engaging in regular reading. Let me assure you that the benefits for adults do exist and are many and varied.

Some of these include:
1. Providing an escape from the day-to-day
2. Relaxation
3. Stress relief
4. Stimulates the right side of your brain
5. Entertaining
6. Enjoyable
7. Rejuvenating

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/8-22-2005-75260.asp

Other articles about the benefits of reading:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/1SZBLBQQC6PV6
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=2343
http://www.bartleby.com/268/5/12.html
http://www.focusonyourchild.com/entertain/art1/A0000246.html
http://school.familyeducation.com/teen/reading/40617.html