Getting absorbed in a great book is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing pastimes going. But did you know that the act of reading can also be beneficial for our health?
According to research, it only takes six minutes of reading to make us significantly more relaxed and calm. So much so that reading can help people fall asleep and promote a better slumber.
Unlike using smartphones and watching TV, reading a book doesn’t stimulate the brain into staying awake.
Mattress Online has created an infographic showing how reading can help you sleep, the different books that can help combat different sleep problems and how to incorporate reading into your night-time routine.
