Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body - Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, and dramatist, who, with Richard Steele, was a leading contributor to and guiding spirit of the periodicals The Tatler and The Spectator. His writing skill led to his holding important posts in government while the Whigs were in power.

 

 Reading has several benefits: it stimulates the mind and keeps it actively engaged, strengthens the knowledge bank of information, lowers stress levels and keeps the brain sharp at all times.