Bibliotherapy, a.k.a. therapeutic reading, soothes the psyche. Research from the University of Sussex found that, compared to a bunch of relaxation methods— music, drinking tea, taking a walk—reading was tops at stress-reduction. In just six minutes, it slowed heart rate and eased muscle tension.
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