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

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.

As well as being generally fun and relaxing, reading has been found to have many benefits for our mental health. Reading is a ...

New research highlights six science-backed ways reading books can improve health, from reducing stress to boosting cognitive function, empathy, and mental well-being. Experts warn these benefits are ...

I was 25-years-old and living in New York City. I had just finished my first novel, set to dip my toes into the literary world for the first time. Then, I spilled water on my computer, and lost the ...

Avid readers may feel there’s nothing better than diving into a good book, but that book might be even more beneficial than they realize, particularly for older book lovers. A 2016 study published in ...

Reading is experiencing a resurgence among Gen Z and millennials, many of whom are actively seeking alternatives to “doomscrolling” and the mental fatigue associated with constant social media use. In ...