People read for all kinds of reasons.
We pick up a newspaper because we want to stay informed. We look at a magazine to be entertained. Or we read a book to get knowledge and insights we can’t get anywhere else.
But studies show that reading has other benefits that are less obvious but just as profound:
In just the last three years, there has been a 600% increase in people identifying as vegans.[1]
It’s easy to see why…
Health organizations increasingly recommend “plant-based” eating. Books and op-ed columns extol the virtues of giving up meat.[2]
Celebrities such as Bill Clinton, Carrie Underwood, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, and Brad Pitt say they have gone vegan.[3] [4]
Veganism (eating no animal foods) and vegetarianism (eating no meat, but consuming eggs and/or dairy) are touted as being healthier, better for the environment, and more ethical.… Read More
It’s natural to start to lose your mental edge as you get older, right? Forgetfulness and memory loss are inevitable as the years pass, aren’t they?
That common belief is false, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
The world’s top geriatrics researchers say mounting evidence shows that the true cause of cognitive decline is disease… Aging is not the culprit.… Read More
Doctors have known for decades that two major factors lead to a long life: genetics and a healthy lifestyle.
But a new study shows there’s something else that strongly influences how long we will live.
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine analyzed mental outlook of more than 70,000 people. The scientists followed the subjects for up to 30 years.[1]
The researchers found that optimistic people had 11-15% longer lifespans.… Read More
There’s strong clinical evidence that meditation can effectively treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and even drug addiction.[1]
Now, a new study shows that it can help people restore memory loss caused by aging.
The research was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists looked at subjects between 55 and 90 with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It’s often the first step toward Alzheimer’s.… Read More
Why do people start to lose their mental sharpness as they get older?
One theory is that brain cells start to die without being replaced.
Another is that protein tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease accumulate in the brain and clog neural pathways.
But a new scientific paper concludes there is another factor at work: Blood vessel health. Swedish scientists believe the condition of your brain is largely dependent on the blood vessels that serve it.… Read More