![Although an association between reading for pleasure and healthy behaviours was identified, causation is still unclear.](https://www.nationalelfservice.net/cms/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/shutterstock_400185088-150x150.jpg)
Francesca Bentivegna summarises a recent study of the benefits of reading for pleasure in childhood, which finds an association 3 years later with consuming more fruit and being less exposed to both cigarette and alcohol use.
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