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Reading is increasingly important today because of the amount of information we encounter and consume.

Leading neuroscientist John Medina claims that the brain begins to wander at about 10 minutes.

Considering everything you have to do in college, it's not surprising that sleep is one of the first things college students sacrifice.

Lack of sleep impairs judgment, focus and overall mood, but does not affect metabolism, appetite, blood pressure, levels of inflammation or immune response.

When you want to learn how to do something which is your first choice:  a) read a book or website text about it or b) watch a YouTube video?  Think about your response.  Why did you pick that response?  Have you always felt that way or do you think your response has changed over time?  Do you think available media has changed your reading habits?  Explain your answer.

If you don't enjoy reading, it may be that

Research has shown that vocabulary, general knowledge, spelling and verbal fluency are directly related to how much you read.

Overall, reading in college courses is very similar to reading for pleasure or reading casually  (just because you're interested in a topic).

In college classes, you need to read every single word of every reading assignment.

Considering everything you have to do in college, it's not surprising that sleep is one of the first things college students sacrifice.