A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that for kids aged 10-16, regularly using social media can negatively impact certain key aspects of language skill development. On the other hand, such usage can boost knowledge-based and executive competencies. The findings are based on an adolescent brain cognitive development study that looked at more … Continue reading “Social Media and its Impact on Reading”
Month: April 2026
The Relationship Between Speech and Silent Reading
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has discovered a connection between what happens in your mouth and how your brain handles reading. They hope to use the results for people who have dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Basically, the team discovered that numbing the mouth can help people read silently faster. This … Continue reading “The Relationship Between Speech and Silent Reading”