New research from University College London and the University of Florida suggests that the number of people in the U.S. who read for pleasure is declining Getty A new study published on Aug. 20 by ...

Does your kid read a lot? A new study suggests they’re likely happier, more physically active, have a more active imagination and even problem-solve better than kids who rarely or never read. The poll ...

Researchers fear the reading decline reflects how many Americans have less and less leisure time. “Reading for pleasure, among other forms of arts participation, is a health behavior,” said one author ...

(CN) — Daily reading for pleasure has plummeted by 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study, published Wednesday in the journal iScience. “This is not just a small dip — it’s a sustained, ...

Reading is a highly valuable skill that allows humans to acquire new knowledge, pursue an education and complete a wide range of real-world tasks. Many past psychology and neuroscience studies set out ...

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