by Daysha Gray

Hypothetically, open a book. Read a few sentences. Did it benefit the brain?

We all know that reading is good for people in general and helps us understand words and different scenarios, but how does it positively affect our brains?

Reading is the process of looking at written symbols and letters and understanding their meaning. It exposes us to new knowledge and vocabulary in our minds. It introduces us to a new world, sparking creativity and fostering cognitive thinking. 

Taking out 15 minutes of the day to read at least 25 pages a day strengthens our brains and critical thinking skills. According to the Boston Children’s Hospital, reading can rewire the brain, create new neural networks, and strengthen the white matter in the corpus callosum, which enhances communication between the two brain hemispheres. This allows us to process information more efficiently, allowing us to learn faster.

Here are 5 tips for how we can better our reading: