How a good book can be good for your health

Yes, you read that right. Want to improve your health and wellbeing in 2017? We’re all aware of the common ‘tried and tested’ goals, such as eating healthy, getting fit...etc. But did you know that taking some time out to read is great for the body and soul?
Late last year, it was announced that UAE employees are to be allowed time off work to read – thanks to a new law passed by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The aim of this law is to achieve the country’s vision of a knowledge-based economy.
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Karim Mansour