Parents often tell their children to sound out the words as they are learning to read. It makes sense: Since they already ...

Part personal narrative, part primer on the science of memory, and part exploration of the implications of cutting-edge brain research, it’s an odd but intriguing volume. I was curious to read it in ...

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A new study has discovered a direct link between the number of milliseconds it takes a child’s brain to process the form of a printed word and how well that child understands what they are reading.

Delays in language and reading development are common, and learning disorders such as dyslexia can significantly affect a child's educational path and later opportunities. The earlier support is given ...

Unlike today’s algorithms that guess songs based on previous enjoyment, this brain-reading approach knows what’s working now. In A Nutshell People with music training and those who describe themselves ...

NOW! Programs (R), led by Dr. Tim Conway, Clinical Director of The Morris Center and CEO of NOW! Programs (R), today released school-reported assessment data from the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school ...

Every January, many of us resolve to finally read more. A new book appears on the nightstand, an audiobook gets downloaded, or we dust off an old library card. We keep finding our way back to it ...

Over time, these cascading effects contribute to a growing burden on the person, their family and the health-care system. As people live longer — but not necessarily healthier lives — the cost of ...