Want to read more books in 2025? This simple trick can help.
SlateSign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. For instance, according to a study of older adults, those who had better reading habits were also likely to have more knowledge of Medicare plans and to therefore be more equipped to navigate them; this association was found even after controlling for people’s educational status. Reading as a child is associated with better cognitive performance and mental health during one’s teenage years. Overall, reading is also associated with a longer lifespan; one study found a 20 percent reduction in mortality among those who read books compared to those who didn’t. I set myself a goal of 30 minutes a day spent reading, which I would complete in two 15-minute increments—one in the morning, and one at night.
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