Merriam-Webster declared ‘science’ the 2013 word of the year. But can reading something other than data and facts, say a work of fiction, help improve brain function? Anthony explains the many possible benefits that reading a fictitious book can have on the brain.
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A Novel Look at How Stories May Change the Brain
“Many people can recall reading at least one cherished story that they say changed their life.”
Novel Finding: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy
“The types of books we read may affect how we relate to others.”
A novel look at how stories may change the brain
“Many people can recall reading at least one cherished story that they say changed their life.”
Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Novel on Connectivity in the Brain
“We sought to determine whether reading a novel causes measurable changes in resting-state connectivity of the brain and how long these changes persist.”
Reading Literary Fiction Improves Theory of Mind
“Understanding others’ mental states is a crucial skill that enables the complex social relationships that characterize human societies.”
READING LITERARY FICTION IMPROVES “MIND-READING” SKILLS
FINDS A STUDY FROM THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
“Heated debates about the quantifiable value of arts and literature are a common feature of American social discourse.”
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year Is … Science!
“While the Oxford University Press honored “selfies” as its 2013 Word of the Year, celebrating those quickly snapped self-portraits, Merriam-Webster is taking a more academic approach to its annual linguistic spotlight.”
Word of the Year 2013
“The Word of the Year, with the greatest increase in lookups, may surprise many people: science.”
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