8 facts that will convince you to read a book instead of binge-watching TV tonight
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Bedtime rituals involved turning pages as opposed to scrolling up and down a screen.
For some, books are still a treasured part of daily life. But for an increasing number of Americans, books are falling by the wayside in favor of other leisure activities.
A 2015 survey from Pew Research Center found that only 72% of American adults read a book (either print or digital) that year, a drop from 79% in 2014.
Some people have substituted streaming reading with TV binges, which we often do when we're stressed, tired, lazy, or avoiding a task that we really don't want to tackle.
But staring at screens isn't doing your brain - or your health - any favors.
Bingeing on your latest show addiction might satisfy your desire for instant gratification, but it's likely to disrupt your sleep quality and leave you feeling groggy when you make it a daily part of your evening routine.
Reading, on the other hand, is more likely to improve your sleep, according to Van Winkles. Not to mention the long-term benefits it brings, like the ability to see situations from various viewpoints, increased intelligence, and reduced stress.
Here are nine motivating facts to get you off the computer and into a good old-fashioned paperback:
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