Although she previously lived and worked in Paris, France, Justina Helkov currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she cares for her family and spends time outdoors. In her leisure time, Justina Helkov loves to read, a pastime that can have numerous mental and emotional benefits.
Sitting down and getting engrossed in a fantastic story is a simple way to alleviate stress. According to a study done at the University of Sussex, reading for even a short, six-minute span can lower stress levels by as much as 68 percent.
Reading before bedtime can also improve the quality of one’s sleep when compared to pre-bedtime activities like watching television or looking at smartphones, which research has shown lead to getting less sleep overall and having a harder time winding down at night.
Research done at Yale University shows that getting into the habit of reading may reduce one’s risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and improve memory overall. Reading activates the parts of the brain relating to language and associative learning.
Reading different types of stories and narratives can also make people more empathetic by teaching them to see things with a different perspective.
Sitting down and getting engrossed in a fantastic story is a simple way to alleviate stress. According to a study done at the University of Sussex, reading for even a short, six-minute span can lower stress levels by as much as 68 percent.
Reading before bedtime can also improve the quality of one’s sleep when compared to pre-bedtime activities like watching television or looking at smartphones, which research has shown lead to getting less sleep overall and having a harder time winding down at night.
Research done at Yale University shows that getting into the habit of reading may reduce one’s risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and improve memory overall. Reading activates the parts of the brain relating to language and associative learning.
Reading different types of stories and narratives can also make people more empathetic by teaching them to see things with a different perspective.
