Doctors of ancient times used to recommend reading to their patients as a physical exercise on an equal level as walking, running, or ball-playing.

Jean Leclercq
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Doctors of ancient times used to recommend reading to their patients as a physical exercise on an equal level as walking, running, or ball-playing. It is true that reading is good for your brain and helps keep you sharp. It also helps you learn new skills and become more intelligent. Reading can help you become a better person overall because it really makes you think about things that are happening in the world around you. You can learn about different cultures worldwide or read about history and politics.

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