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Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health

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What happened

Fewer people are reading for pleasure, but getting lost in a good book has repeatedly been linked to substantial cognitive benefits…

Key facts

  • Reported by New Scientist and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:01:00 UTC.

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