Book Lovers May Have a Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s, Study Finds

By Deborah Oladapo, Sep 24, 2026

A 2015 survey by The Reading Agency found that among adults who read just 30 minutes a week, 64% reported a better understanding of other people’s feelings, while 74% described a positive effect on their overall mental health. Over half of adults also said reading made them feel more connected to others. Those findings stand out at a time when loneliness and screen fatigue have become increasingly common parts of everyday conversation. Psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu described reading as “one of the few remaining quiet refuges in our modern lives.” He pointed to sustained focus, patience, impulse control, and imagination as skills that can become underused in the age of short-form content. “Reading builds empathy, improves focus, and offers a healthy digital detox,” he told Healthline.

Click HERE for the full article.