Reading hasn't been around for long, evolutionary speaking. Instead, the brain recruits systems evolved for other purposes ...

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From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend. By Maggie Astor Any reader knows the unique delight of ...

If reading is a recent innovation, then reading on screens is brand new, and it has brought further challenges for our brains. A number of research studies strongly suggest that when we read text on a ...

Reading, while not technically medicine, is a fundamentally wholesome activity. It can prevent cognitive decline, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure. In one study, book readers outlived their ...

Whether you're reading Pride and Prejudice, Heated Rivalry, or another novel, reading fiction can improve your emotional ...

Does your kid read a lot? A new study suggests they’re likely happier, more physically active, have a more active imagination and even problem-solve better than kids who rarely or never read. The poll ...

Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

When it comes to teaching preschoolers their ABCs, sticking with the basics might just be more effective. Despite the rise of digital tools and educational games, learning to read still begins with ...

When was the last time you read a book? According to a new NPR/Ipsos poll, reading is something a majority of Americans enjoy, and want to get better at. But it's nowhere near a top priority. The ...