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Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health

Science | 2026-09-14 at 23:01 UTC | Source: www.newscientist.com
Fewer people are reading for pleasure, but getting lost in a good book has repeatedly been linked to substantial cognitive benefits
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