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Reading books can bring several benefits to an adult's day-to-day life. Generally speaking, reading reduces stress over your mind and body, all while boosting your cognitive processes and improving your creativity. It can also help you focus and concentrate on different tasks better, and it can even help you become a more empathetic person. But arguably, one of the top benefits of reading is the fact that it improves your sleep quality.

However, in today's busy, busy world, it can become a bit challenging to find the time to grab a book and commit to it. So, let's talk about some of the busiest people on the planet: CEOs from the top Fortune 500 companies. On average, these people read more than 60 books per year, which is more than five per month! The way they managed to crunch this new habit into their crammed routine is by reading books in bed before sleeping.

THE PROS OF READING IN BED.

Reading in bed can bring you many benefits to both mind and body. We compiled a list of findings after researching several studies:

  • It reduces stress: Anxiety has become one of the largest disablers of today's working society.
  • It boosts your cognitive process: Much like playing video-games, reading can help you gather brand-new data information and turn it into knowledge. As Warren Buffet said: "The more you learn, the smarter you become."
  • It develops empathy: An underestimated, yet valuable social quality, being empathetic can make or break your success in life. By diving into another person's story, and caring about them (even for a little while), can help you become more caring and understanding towards others.
  • It enhances concentration: Nowadays, information falls onto us like rain fire, and our attention span is shorter than ever. Reading books can help us concentrate on a single task by grasping our attention and committing fully to the story.

THE CONS OF READING IN BED.

Wait, could it be that reading in bed is, actually, dangerous? Fortunately, we don't live in the 18th century anymore, where death-by-reading was an actual thing - people usually forgot to blow out their candles, setting fire to their chambers and noticing their mistake, only a little too late.

However, we can still account for some risks.

Luckily, you can eradicate most of these threats with a single step - buying the best back pillow for reading.

REASONS TO GET A BACK PILLOW FOR READING.

But it can only do so when done correctly and responsibly. If you read while lying flat on your back, you will over-stress your elbow joints (by holding the book). If you do it lying on one of your sides, you will overcharge your muscles and wake up with aches all over the body.

The best position to read in bed is sitting. Try to remain close to a ninety-degree angle, with the support of a specialized pillow for reading in bed. You won't stress any muscular group in the process, and you'll be able to enjoy the many benefits of reading, without having to worry about any downsides.

HUSBAND PILLOWS - THE ULTIMATE BACK PILLOW SOLUTION.

Forget about cramming a bunch of ordinary pillows behind your back, trying to find that one, tiny place where you feel comfortable and rested. With the Husband Pillows, you can have all the support and comfort you need, with one single all-in-one pillow. [1]

They are available in two sizes: Medium, which is suitable for kids, teens, and younger adults. Also, we are proud to announce our first XXL Size, created exclusively for huskier adults and their ultimate comfort. All of our Husband Pillows are available in several colors. They are also fully customizable, allowing you to add or remove foam as needed - to find that perfect spot, tailor-made for you.

Our Husband Pillows are generous in size. They are larger and more comfortable than our competitors. The covers for all of our pillows are removable and washable, and they come with a zipper on the bottom - allowing you to add and remove foam to find your perfect comfort spot.

Medium-Sized Husband Back Pillow. [2]

  • Available in 16 different colors, interchangeable and fully washable.
  • They are equipped with a Back Pocket, ideal for storing books, magazines, neck rolls, and other removable Husband Pillow Covers.
  • A Side Pocket lets you safely place your remotes, phones, chargers, batteries, and anything else you might need, without having to move.
  • A Detachable Neck Roll allows you to take your back pillow anywhere you want to go, in a portable and safe way.
  • Ideal for kids, teens, and smaller adults, our medium size provide for the best small reading pillows in the market. Measuring 26-in in height, 12-in in length, and 6.5-in in width.
  • Fully customizable, with a built-in zipper compartment, which allows you to add or remove our trademark memory foam.

Medium-Sized Husband Back Pillow - Aspen Edition [3]

  • In the Aspen Edition, you can enjoy one of two equally comfortable reading styles: The Smooth Micro-suede and the Fuzzy Microfiber, available on all Aspen Models due to their reversible covers.
  • Available in 9 exclusive colors, interchangeable and fully washable: Arizona Maroon, Cowboy Taupe, Iron Grey, Mauve Purple, Rodeo Blue, Ramona Green, Stable Black, Saddle Brown, and Sliding Raspberry.
  • They are equipped with a Back Pocket, ideal for storing books, magazines, neck rolls, and other removable Husband Pillow Covers.
  • A Side Pocket lets you safely place your remotes, phones, chargers, batteries, and anything else you might need, without having to move.
  • A Detachable Neck Roll allows you to take your back pillow anywhere you want to go, in a portable and safe way.
  • Ideal for kids, teens, and smaller adults, our medium size provide for the best small reading pillows in the market. Measuring 26-in in height, 12-in in length, and 6.5-in in width.
  • Fully customizable, with a built-in zipper compartment, which allows you to add or remove our trademark memory foam.
  • Your purchase supports the Ocean Cleanup Initiative.

XXL-Sized Husband Back Pillow. [4]

  • Available in 16 different colors, interchangeable and fully washable.
  • They come equipped with a Back Pocket, ideal for storing books, magazines, neck rolls, and other removable Husband Pillow Covers.
  • A Side Pocket lets you safely place your remotes, phones, chargers, batteries, and anything else you might need, without having to move.
  • A Detachable Neck Roll allows you to take your Husband Back Pillow anywhere you want to go, in a portable and safe way.
  • Our pillows are ideal for those huskier and better-built adults. They provide 32-in in height, 15-in in length, and 9-in in width.
  • Fully customizable, with a built-in zipper compartment, which allows you to add or remove our trademark memory foam.

XXL-Sized Husband Back Pillow - Aspen Edition [5]

  • In the Aspen Edition, you can enjoy one of two equally comfortable reading styles: The Smooth Micro-suede and the Fuzzy Microfiber, available on all Aspen Models due to their reversible covers.
  • Available in 9 exclusive colors, interchangeable and fully washable: Arizona Maroon, Cowboy Taupe, Iron Grey, Mauve Purple, Rodeo Blue, Ramona Green, Stable Black, Saddle Brown, and Sliding Raspberry.
  • They come equipped with a Back Pocket, ideal for storing books, magazines, neck rolls, and other removable Husband Pillow Covers.
  • A Side Pocket lets you safely place your remotes, phones, chargers, batteries, and anything else you might need, without having to move.
  • A Detachable Neck Roll allows you to take your Husband Back Pillow anywhere you want to go, in a portable and safe way.
  • Our pillows are ideal for those huskier and better-built adults. They provide 32-in in height, 15-in in length, and 9-in in width.
  • Fully customizable, with a built-in zipper compartment, which allows you to add or remove our trademark memory foam.
  • Your purchase supports the Ocean Cleanup Initiative.
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