Picking up your favorite novel and diving into the world of words is the best way to take some time off from the rat race of life. But this leisure pursuit can also help you to sharpen your memory and ...

Reading works on the mind in ways that few other activities can. Each page requires focus on words and their meaning, which strengthens the brain like steady training builds muscle. Stories or ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is ...

In a world where digital devices are everywhere, it’s easy to wonder if handwriting still matters. We’ve all heard the argument that keyboards and screens have made this foundational skill obsolete.

Children who start to read for fun early in life get better test scores by the time they reach adolescence, according to a new study. Reading for pleasure by the age of nine is also linked to better ...

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Handwriting notes in class might seem like an anachronism as smartphones and other digital technology subsume every aspect of learning across schools and universities. But a steady stream of research ...

Forgetting is normal, but it can make life difficult. You might forget someone’s name seconds after you meet them, blank on where you’ve put your keys, or miss an important birthday. Memories are ...

According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too. All right, it's time now ...