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.

Every January, many of us resolve to finally read more. A new book appears on the nightstand, an audiobook gets downloaded, or we dust off an old library card. We keep finding our way back to it ...

Toronto, February 9, 2026 – Learning to read reshapes how the brain processes language. New research from Baycrest and the University of São Paulo shows that learning to read fundamentally changes how ...

A child who starts reading for fun by age nine enters adolescence with measurably different brain structure than a peer who ...

Replacing just 30 minutes of scrolling with reading can have a noticeable impact on mental wellbeing and brain function. Research suggests that reading helps reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance ...

Cna yuo raed tihs? Scientists have revealed why your brain can read scrambled words so easily - and it offers a quirky ...