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We often think of mental health in the negative, such as having a disorder or problem. However, mental health is actually a state of well-being. It guides our ability to cope with life stressors, ...

Establishing a consistent reading habit requires deliberate strategy and commitment. Many recommend setting manageable daily goals, such as dedicating 20-25 minutes or reading 20 pages each day. These ...

NEW YORK — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase ...

In between those New Year's Resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more, why not give your brain a bit of a workout too? Regular reading leads to positive impacts on your mental and emotional ...

As the school year ends, parents and guardians can do their kids a big favor by insisting they not shelve away books for the summer. Encourage the elementary-age child in your life to read daily.

Anupama Shetty shares how reading with her children is a mutually beneficial experience. Ever since I became a mother, I wanted to pass on my love of reading to my children. Like many parents, I read ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reading less means missing out on the brain-boosting benefits of books and more. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - A woman reads a book in the afternoon sun on a bench outside South Station in Boston, on Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP ...