A reader who is a reader knows very well how far this question goes. But even if you know where we're going, remember that it's always good to remember (so you don't forget).

Ever since we were at school, what we hear most often is "reading is fundamental", and this was not only the indication of the Portuguese and Literature teachers, but of the other subjects as well.

If you think about it, everything involves a certain interpretation, and this analysis can only be sharp according to the practice of reading.

Below, we'll show you how the habit of reading can make your life and mine much healthier than it is!

First, read to understand

As we said before, the need to read begins with the literacy process, since we participate in a society that communicates beyond oral language. After that, reading falls under another fundamental need: assimilation.

Have you ever thought that when we read a historical work or story, we assimilate the language of such a writer? Learning new expressions and getting to know other eras in which humanity has participated.

That's why both didactic, informative and fictional readings are indicated regardless of genderbecause our vocabulary changes constantly when we have contact with others.

Then read for entertainment

It's a natural process for human beings to start reading to entertain themselves as soon as they get used to the habit of assimilating reading.

And this is a beneficial way to entertain yourself, as it has two positive impacts through a single practice.

As Alice Ferreira says "Reading is traveling without leaving home, flying without having wings... daydreaming". So, time travel both for the future and for the past it's entirely possible.

Yes, you can be transported to the Second World War just by reading and learning about Anne Frank's experience, for example. Or learn about the possible future of society by entering Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.

It is worth remembering that book travel is cheaper than a world tour, cruise or long-term trip. That's why many people always carry a book in their bag or backpack.

The long-term benefits

With long-term reading, our lives can be even more impactful. Including greater resistance to disease of memory loss, such as Alzheimer's and even dementia. Reading every day can also help:

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• Improve your writing;
• Reduce stress;
• Control anxiety;
• Reducing prejudice;
• Balancing mind and body;
• Developing reader empathy and critical opinion;
• Increase concentration, focus and sleep quality.

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Now you can get a better idea of how reading can impact our lives and in which areas (almost all of them).

When we think of the word "impact", we can immediately imagine a book in which we read and that brought us a change of mind with so much learning.

If you haven't had this experience yet, now we invite you to live it. Start seek this encounter with books and you'll soon understand what a pleasure it is to be reunited with them.