A study published in the journal Psychological Medicine in June 2023 examined the possible benefits of reading for pleasure. This topic of research is very important since reading for pleasure seems ...

Reading, while not technically medicine, is a fundamentally wholesome activity. It can prevent cognitive decline, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure. In one study, book readers outlived their ...

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.

The novel, “The Tale of Genji,” by a Japanese woman, Murasaki Shikibu, is believed to be the first novel. This was 1,000 years ago, and since then, countless fiction and non-fiction in unimaginable ...

In a fast-paced world where we’re all obsessed with tech, it can be ever more challenging to find the time, space and motivation to pick up a book – or put on an audiobook. Think about it. When was ...

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to read may seem like a luxury. But here’s the truth, even just 15 minutes of reading a day can have a powerful impact on your mind, mood, and overall ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Audiobooks are becoming more popular, raising the ...