8. Reduces Stress Hormones:
Reading has been shown to reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in the body. This reduction in cortisol levels helps to lower stress and anxiety levels, making reading a powerful tool for managing and reducing stress and anxiety.
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Reading has been known for centuries as a therapeutic escape from the stress and anxiety of everyday life.
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