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It simply needs to be something you would enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, reading\nbefore bed, instead of looking at your phone can improve sleep. The light emitted\nfrom smartphones is extremely harmful to the production of melatonin. Reading a\nbook does not have those harmful effects and is way more engaging and\ninteresting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know\nthat a good night\u2019s sleep goes a long way. Having a good sleep cycle and\nsleeping enough every night will positively affect your cognitive abilities and\nwe all need more of that around this time of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to start your journey into books, if you haven\u2019t started yet, is to come to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2456568274378232\/\">International Literature Night <\/a>that is happening tomorrow! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uodbulgariansociety\/\">Dundee University Bulgarian Society<\/a> has teamed up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DundeeHumSoc\">Dundee University Humanities Society<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UoDmentalhealth\/\"> University of Dundee Mental Health Society<\/a> to create a literature night, as part of the Minds Matter month, in order to show the positive effects reading can have on mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is tomorrow from 7pm in Liar Bar sofa area. Be sure to attend and enjoy a relaxing evening with like-minded individuals. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that exams and deadlines for countless coursework are approaching fast, we need more than ever to have a way to rest and relieve some of the stress we have built up. 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