Today I’m going to talk about “Are Paper books better than e-Books?

In recent years, print books have seen a resurgence, and for good reason—they can be
better for your brain, health and the planet. With e-waste’s 15% recycling rate, you can
feel good about choosing a print book—with paper having a much higher recycling rate
(68%). Plus, paper comes from a renewable resource!

1. Readers of print books absorb and remember more of the plot than readers of e-
books do, according to a study that was presented in Italy in 2014. In an earlier
study, print readers also scored higher in other areas, such as empathy, immersion
in the book, and understanding of the narrative. Scientists believe this effect is
related to the tactile sensation of holding a book in your hands.

2. Another study of young children between the ages of three and five revealed that
kids had lower comprehension of the story when their parents read to them from
an e-book as opposed to a print book.Researchers theorize this arises because
children get distracted by the electronic device and have a harder time focusing
on the story itself.
3. Considering that many jobs require you to stare at a computer screen all day, it’s
wise to give your eyes a break whenever you can. Electronic books can cause
screen fatigue, which may lead to blurred vision, redness, dryness and irritation.
With print books, you don’t have to worry about any of that.
4. When you’re winding down for the night, reading from a screen or scrolling
through a social media app on your phone are bad ideas. Study after study has
shown that the blue light from your screen can toy with your melatonin levels and
circadian cycles, making it harder for you to fall asleep and making you feel
groggier when you wake up.In general, though, the engagement and brain activity
that come with reading can help you drift off to sleep when you’re having trouble.
So if you’re hoping to get a good night’s rest, stick with print.
5. Perhaps unsurprisingly, people who read e-books tend to get sidetracked more
easily, but not just because the internet is right at their fingertips. Digital readers
tend to spend more time scanning for keywords than actually processing what
they’re reading. And with a print book, there’s no chance of getting distracted by
links or getting sucked down an internet rabbit hole.