Reading can improve our emotional intelligence, delay the onset of dementia and stimulates neural pathways, according to BBC Teach. What’s more, reading for just half an hour each week can increase ...

In a culture that rewards instant reactions, the simple act of pausing to read a little more can feel almost radical. Yet the evidence is piling up that choosing the longer article, the extra chapter, ...

I had a recent conversation with a friend who has a relatable problem: She wants to read more this summer, but she just can’t find the time or energy. The temptation to doomscroll is all too real. And ...

Americans are reading for pleasure less. Let’s get back in the habit. By Jancee Dunn The staff at my local library are usually a convivial bunch, but when I asked them about a recent report that fewer ...

NEW YORK (AP) — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In between those New Year's Resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, why not give your brain a bit of a workout too?

People who read more than 50 books a year have different strategies for achieving their reading goals. Some are goal driven, some rely on the Kindle app, and others follow whatever piques their ...

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 the brain responds to ...

NEW YORK — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase ...