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Lucía B Palmero Jara, Profesora Ayudante Doctora de Psicología Básica, Universitat de València

Books and brain development: why reading is much more than a pastime for children and teens

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While some of us enjoy curling up with a good book, others prefer watching a series or playing videogames. 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.

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