There’s abundant evidence that reading is good for you, from boosting mental cognition to improving sleep. One of the largest barriers to sitting down and cracking the spine of a fresh book? Time.

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 ...

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 ...

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In between those New Year's Resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, why not give your brain a bit of a workout too? Regular reading leads to positive impacts on your mental and emotional ...