Monthly Archives: August 2016

11 modern takes on classic books that do justice to the original story

We may think that “reboot culture” is quite recent, with our Lady Ghostbusters and our various Spider-Men. But in reality, writers have been stealing from each other and updating each other’s stories since the dawn of time. Ever since there have been novels, there have been authors who say “yes, …

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Reading books could increase lifespan

It seems that the American musician Frank Zappa was wrong when he said “so many books, so little time”. According to a new study, reading books could extend lifespan by up to 2 years, and the more often you read, the better. Share on PinterestAdults who read books for as …

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Keep Reading: Books, Magazines, and Newspapers Could Help You Live Longer

Source: Pexel According to a new study published in the journal Social sciences and medicine, avid readers tend to to live longer than those who completely transmit the written word. After surveying 3,635 people aged 60 and over about their health, researchers at the Yale University School of Public Health …

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