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Health

Researchers Discover What Reading for Pleasure May Be Doing to Your Brain

Reported by Scitechdaily 20 Oct 2026, 6:07 am IST 1 min read

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Reading for pleasure may offer surprising benefits for the brain, with research linking the habit to better mental health, stronger cognitive abilities, and a lower risk of dementia. Reading for pleasure may do far more than provide entertainment. A scientific review published in Psychological Medicine links the habit to better mental health, stronger cognitive abilities,

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Section: Health
First reported by: Scitechdaily
Reporter: university of cambridge
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:07 am IST
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