Researchers report the reading brain may not be quite as proactive as previously assumed when it comes to predicting upcoming words. Read More
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Researchers say most people are not aware that two forms of the letter 'g' exist and, for those who are aware, most can not correctly identify or write the typeset version we usually see. The findings suggest the important role writing styles play in letter learning. Read More
Contrary to previous findings, researchers report Omega 3 fatty acids do not help improve reading, learning and memory skills in school aged children. Read More
Brain responses from 6 month old infants with an inherited dyslexia risk differed from those without the risk factor and also predicted their reading ability later in childhood, a new study reveals. Read More
Whether you are studying for a big exam or just need to remember a few minor details, researchers say reading aloud can help you retain information. Read More
Researchers link physical fitness in children to increased gray matter volume in areas of the brain implicated in language processing and reading skills. Read More
A new study links auditory processing and a child's reading skill. Researchers hope their findings could provide an early diagnostic tool for dyslexia. Read More
Reading stories about humans, not anthropomorphic characters, teach moral lessons most effectively to young children a new study reports. Read More
A new study reveals that by the age of three, children are already starting to follow complex rules and patterns that govern how letters fit together to make words. Read More
According to University of York researchers, the ability to read fine print may be enhanced following exposure to a common visual illusion. The researchers found visual acuity may be enhanced by the expanding motion aftereffect optical illusion. Read More
When it comes to teaching children new words and how to read, less is more for illustrations. Researchers find having more than one illustration per page hinders children's ability to learn new words. Read More
Toddlers who were read stories from e-book devices pay more attention during story time and showed increased learning than those who were read traditional books, a new study reports. Read More
