For decades, the common explanation for why children struggle to read has stayed remarkably consistent. Smart kids read well.

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children ...

Findings from a new study suggest that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention ...

Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a study of more than 10,000 young adolescents ...