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Read Books to Reduce Your Stress
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We
often feel stressed in our daily
lives. Stress is a natural feeling. It is just
one of the feelings we have. But feeling too much stress can be bad
for your health. It can even make
you sick. So you need to learn
how to relieve your stress in healthy ways. What do you usually
do when you are stressed?
Many people listen to music when they feel sad. Yes, music surely makes
us feel happy. Some people meet their friends and eat delicious food to feel better.
There are also many other good ways to relieve stress. I know many
of you will choose to play video games
to relieve stress. Drinking tea, going shopping, taking a nap, and
exercising can be helpful, too. But what is the best way to relieve
stress?
Researchers in England say
reading is the most effective way of reducing
stress levels. Their new study showed that reading is the best way
to relax. According to them,
reading can reduce stress levels by 68
percent.
So, how long do you have to read to feel better? ¡°Even 6 minutes of
reading can be enough to reduce the stress
levels by more than two thirds,¡± said
Dr. David Lewis, who led the study. ¡°After reading for 6 minutes,
your heart rate will slow down and your muscles will become relaxed.¡±
So, what kind of book is helpful? According to Dr. Lewis, it doesn¡¯t
really matter what book you read.
Just pick any interesting book
that can help you forget about your worries
and stresses from everyday life. So, the next time you are stressed,
why don¡¯t you try reading a book? |
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