Reading for pleasure is associated with improved mental health and a lower risk of dementia.

Some good news for my fellow readers. Reading for pleasure cuts dementia risk by third, Cambridge study finds: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/15/reading-for-pleasure-cuts-dementia-risk-by-third-study/ #Books #Readers #Health #Dementia @bookstodon

Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health, stronger cognitive performance and a lower risk of dementia, according to Cambridge scientists. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/books/reading-for-pleasure-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-better-wellbeing-study-piu9svsa?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Reading #Dementia #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

"Reading for pleasure is linked with structural brain changes and a laundry list of positive effects, including improved mental health and reduced risk of cognitive decline. A survey of evidence for the benefits of cracking a book also notes that starting young is linked to better attention, memory, executive function, academic achievement and fewer mental health problems." https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/reading-and-associations-with-brain-health-cognition-wellbeing-and-mental-health/1A3565FA61831A975813113DE1AB2B09