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Books and brain development: Why reading is much more than a pastime for children and teens
- May 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing video games. But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children and teenagers. In the young brain, reading stimulates specific cognitive processes that can make a major difference in adult life.
Originally published at Phys.org