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Study Reveals Decline in UK Reading Habits Threatens Cognition

1/17/2025

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Half of UK adults are not regular readers, and a staggering 24% of young people never pick up a book. Research from Neuroimage uncovers that proficient readers have unique brain structures, connecting reading skills to specific areas in the brain. This decline in reading could hinder our cognitive abilities and diminish our grasp of society.

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Half of UK adults are not regular readers, and a staggering 24% of young people never pick up a book. Research from Neuroimage uncovers that proficient readers have unique brain structures, connecting reading skills to specific areas in the brain. This decline in reading could hinder our cognitive abilities and diminish our grasp of society.