Lifetime of Reading Slows Cognitive Decline
New research finds mentally challenging activities build up cognitive reserves, providing protection against the effects of common old-age neurological disorders.
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The Music Man
Steven Angel uses drumming to teach literacy. Across L.A., juvenile-detention centers, schools, and libraries have fallen in love with his program. But scientists say there’s no reason to believe it should work.
Reading the Great Unread American Novel Without Having to Read
Always wanted to read Moby Dick, but never actually wanted to read Moby Dick? Then look no further!…
Infant Intelligentsia: Can Babies Learn to Read? And Should They?
THE VIDEO CLIP on Larry Sanger’s website shows the cofounder of Wikipedia looking both scholarly and paternal with…
To Stay Thin, Eat Like the Cultural Elite
New research finds an association between lower body weight and participation in cultural and intellectual activities, including reading.
Take Your Time Reading Online
Readers are willing to spend more time with a story online instead of the print version, a senior…