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From the time that alarm goes off to the nightly routine of plugging in a phone for bedtime, people are glued to their devices. Sure, smartphones have several benefits, but going back to more traditional entertainment platforms and research techniques could be beneficial, a Pew study has found.
Instead of scrolling through social media for entertainment, reading a book or a newspaper can provide a more personalized, enjoyable experience. The Library of Medicine conducted a study on the positive impacts of reading and found a shocking 20% reduction in the risk of mortality over the span of 12 years for those who read books.
Thirty minutes could also be used for reading a newspaper and staying informed on what's taking place in your community.
College students who participated in the study agreed newspapers provide crucial information and nearly half of them elected to keep article clippings. "The fact that newspapers provide crucial information is also supported by them. The overall experience of students of newspaper reading is found to be very good."
And there you have it. Reading books and newspapers is beneficial, and there is good reason to consider unplugging, even for as little as 30 minutes a day. Your mind and body will thank you.