With her demise ended an era… However, it is surprising that the Queen worked until two days before her death when she officially met Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle. “Your Majesty has requested that you form a new Administration. Mrs. Truss has accepted Your Majesty’s offer and has been appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury,” the Royal Family read in a statement.
Earlier this year, the Queen completed her 70-year reign and became the longest-reigning monarch in British history. So, what has kept her active and growing all these years?
In response to this question, biographer Bryan Kozlowski recently revealed that Queen Elizabeth II stays healthy by following some “mental habits,” reported the New York Times. The Queen’s daily routine includes reading the newspaper for breakfast every morning, which keeps her updated on all the important social and political happenings. At work, she receives a red box each day containing important documents – including congressional reports and secret intelligence documents – which she then reads and examines throughout. day. This daily reading habit has kept her mentally active, even at the age of 96!
Science has proven that reading has many benefits. Some of them are:
1. Reading helps strengthen the brain
2. It not only makes one more understanding but also more empathetic
3. It helps build vocabulary
4. Reading and keeping your mind engaged helps prevent cognitive decline. Many studies show that older adults who read or solve math problems daily maintain and improve their cognitive function.
5. Reading a book before going to bed helps to relax and help you sleep better.
6. Regular reading also helps reduce depression. ‘Reading fiction can allow you to temporarily escape your own world and get caught up in the characters’ imaginary experiences. And non-fiction self-help books can teach you strategies that can help you manage symptoms. That’s why the UK’s National Health Service has started Reading Well, a Prescription Books programme, where health professionals prescribe self-help books written by professionals. special medical management for certain conditions’, Healthline reported.
7. Regular reading increases your lifespan, according to a study!
The long life of Queen Elizabeth II is certainly a lot of inspiration for everyone. If you want to live a long, healthy and active life like her, you know what you need to do– pick up a book and make reading a daily habit!
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