It is no secret that the UK is in the middle of a loneliness epidemic. Research shows that more than 9 million people in the UK always or often feel lonely and that young adults (aged 16 to 24) ...

Reading at any time of life could help preserve your memory into old age, researchers claim. They found activities which promote mental stimulation such as reading books and doing crosswords at any ...

Ever tried reading to help you fall asleep? It can be work, so long as you have the right accessories for bedtime stories. Get recs here. In recent weeks, I’ve had a few 4 a.m. wake-ups, and no ...

When we read, we use many parts of our brain. We use vivid imagery as well as memory to follow a plot, or main idea. Reading can be like mental gymnastics for the brain. Recent research supports the ...

Addiction can include waves of loss and trauma that go well beyond what the person with addiction experiences. As a school and family counselor, understanding the ripple effect of addiction, and ...

Going on a health kick for your New Year's resolution isn't always easy. Just because you're cutting things out of your diet or sticking to low calorie foods, it doesn't mean you can't go out and ...