Slow readers, such as The Atlantic's Maura Kelly, say a regular reading habit sharpens the mind, improves concentration, reduces stress levels and deepens the ability to empathize.

以《大西洋月刊》莫拉•凯利为代表的慢阅读者们认为，良好的阅读习惯能使心智更加敏锐，提高注意力，减缓压力，并且使人更富同情心。

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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown began his regular question time in the House of Commons as he has always done, reading out the names of British soldiers recently killed in Afghanistan.

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It would make a nice present for a friend in a distant country who knows little about Hong Kong and whose regular reading includes society magazines.

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However, he does recommend several Twitter accounts for regular reading.

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And not just letting yourself get absorbed by a good book on a regular basis, but reading with one part of your brain watching what the writer is doing and how you are reacting to it.

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