Are you reading books? Here’s what you might be protecting without realising
Reading books has become a lost habit among students, who now prioritize getting into good colleges and achieving high marks over learning itself. Research shows that reading is not just intellectually beneficial, but also physically and biologically, as it can calm the nervous system and simulate real-life experiences.
Students are no longer reading books as much as they used to. A survey of over 3,700 students, parents, and educators found that 67% of students define success as getting into a good college, while only 2% see learning itself as meaningful. Reading is not just intellectual, but also physical and biological. It can calm the nervous system and simulate real-life experiences. When students read, multiple systems in the brain light up, including vision, language, and memory. Reading can slow down heart rate, deepen breathing, and loosen muscles. It can also simulate life experiences, such as emotional conflict and movement, without the risks of real life.
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