Reading for Brain Power

Does reading improve your brain power? The short answer is, yes! However, that's only one reason to pick up a book.

There's nothing quite like the smell of old books or the crack of a new one's spine. The smell is so good in fact, that even the candle makers are jumping on board! Picking up a page-turner can also offer benefits for your health and happiness. There is nothing quite like the glow of a desk lamp of an evening engrossed in a novel. Just like we exercise for our overall health, reading regularly improves memory function by giving your brain a good workout. This is particularly imoportant as we age, keeping our minds sharper for longer.

Although more and more people now own e-books, for convenience. Having a growing book library of your own can fill you will a sense of achievement.