Stories also have another interesting effect on the brain. Research using brain imaging has shown that when we read about ...

You don't need more discipline to read more. Here are simple, science-backed ways to fall back in love with books.

A neurologist's Instagram post has popularised a 2019 brain scan study, reigniting a debate that has divided reading circles ...

Replacing just 30 minutes of scrolling with reading can have a noticeable impact on mental wellbeing and brain function.

In today’s times, when everyone undergoes high stress and anxiety, it is hard to find time for self-care, which can bring a great boost to your mental health. However, according to experts, leisure ...

This World Book Day, a growing body of research suggests that one of the most pleasurable habits imaginable — curling up with ...

The importance of deep reading and critical thinking as our brains adapt to digital distractions and information overload is the subject of this year’s Princeton Pre-read book, “Reader, Come Home: The ...

Reading books, we all know, is good for your brain. Books not only teach us about whatever subject we’re reading about, but also help train our ability for focused concentration and abstract thought.

Reading promises so much: better mental health, a sense of wellbeing, cultural and educational enrichment, even greater confidence and eloquence. It sounds irresistible; yet for many of us, the ...

“Several people have told me lately that they’ve stopped being able to read, echoing my own experience,” author Katherine May confessed in her newsletter recently. Statistics suggest May and her ...