I sincerely hope people take this research to heart and encourage their kids (and grownups too) to read/study for knowledge's sake/for entertainment/for educati

I sincerely hope people take this research to heart and encourage their kids (and grownups too) to read/study for knowledge's sake/for entertainment/for education and everything in-between. It is the cheapest and most effective way to develop oneself which is becoming more and more important in this Technology-based World and its evolving future. Money quote; Professor Barbara Sahakian from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge said, "Reading isn't just a pleasurable experience—it's widely accepted that it inspires thinking and creativity, increases empathy and reduces stress. But on top of this, we found significant evidence that it's linked to important developmental factors in children, improving their cognition, mental health, and brain structure, which are cornerstones for future learning and well-being."