WHAT?!
A new study published recently in the journal Social Science and Medicine concluded that reading more books can lead to immortality! *opens a book to start reading*
Okay. Maybe I’m exaggerating. BUT over a 12 year study of people over 50-years-old those who read more than 3 1/2 hours each week were less likely to die during the span. The study concluded that reading books could potentially add two years to your lifespan. And that’s only in people who were over 50 to begin with, imagine how many years are added if you start young! Oh boy.
So much for that so many books, so little time nonsense. Keep reading and you’ll have more time!
How many years do you think will be added to your lifetime?
Johnny Reads 
Isn’t this probably simply because people who are reading aren’t out doing stupid and damaging things to their bodies? lol.
Uhm, crap, I’m probably going to live ’til I’m 150, if not.
LikeLike
Hahaha the study’s authors believe it’s due to the cognitive benefits of reading. But I like your logic too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Probably a lot. I’ve been a reader for all my life. Don’t know how many years though. 🙂
LikeLike
Probably an additional 75 years. 😉
LikeLike
I think it’s bizarre how science is always uncovering more and more ways to prolong life, somehow. Not that I mind this particular method, as I’m a regular reader anyway! xD
LikeLike
Ha! I think every scientist secretly wants to discover the path to immortality. And then make sure they stay away from it. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Heck, I should be immortal!
LikeLike
Oh boy. Sounds like you want to be.
LikeLike
No, not really…
LikeLike
Well, that’s an interesting thing i never saw coming from scientific studies..!
LikeLike
YES. 🙂
LikeLike
The power of reading is real. Many might not see this, but people like you understand it. We need motivate and encourage youngsters in doing so too, before its too late. I am doing such a social campaign that helps to achieve that aim. It would be beneficial for all of us if you could check us out athttps://thereadingladder.wordpress.com/ or on https://www.facebook.com/readingladder/
LikeLike