Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health

Reading a book is quite novel these days Soma/Alamy Whether it is a novel by Charles Dickens or Jackie Collins, reading for pleasure is good for brain health. Regularly enjoying a good book has been linked to improved memory, empathy and mental…
Read the full story at New Scientist ↗
ImpactNotable 30/100
Why it mattersRule-based estimate: no strong signals; trust 7/10.
Regions🌐 Global
Published7 h ago (Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:01:00 GMT)
RetrievedTue, 15 Sep 2026 01:01:06 GMT via rss
ClassifiedTue, 15 Sep 2026 01:01:10 GMT by heuristic
AuthorClarissa Brincat