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Apr 2023
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260 - Friday Fix: How Reading Improves Y...

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While it may come as no surprise that reading could be good for your cognitive health, a lot of research shows it can be good for your mental health. In fact, reading might even be good for your social life. The good news is that you don't have to read for long to reap the benefits. There's some research that shows reading for just six minutes a day might ma ... Show More
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