Do you love to read?
Your brain reacts differently when you read for fun rather than read
critically. Recent research from Stanford showed that reading casually
activates your brain’s pleasure center. When reading critically to analyze and
understand the text, your brain shows increased activity in the prefrontal
cortex, the area of your brain responsible for executive functions. Because
your prefrontal cortex also plays a role in working memory, decision making and
attention, scientists propose that reading critically could positively impact
these functions. Share this post with friends and let us know your favorite
book to challenge yourself with in the comments.
