New Study Finds That Reading for Pleasure Can Strengthen Memory in Older Adults

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(From left) Shuk Han Ng, a visiting research data manager; Giavanna McCall, a graduate student in educational psychology; Ilber Manavbasi, a research staff member; and Liz Stine-Morrow, a Professor Emerita in educational psychology.

Researchers at the Beckman Institute recently worked with the Champaign Public Library on a study of reading for pleasure, concluding that "regular, engaged leisure reading can strengthen memory skills in older adults." 

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Melinh Lai

Dec 11, 2022

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