It’s official – reading newspapers is ‘good for your brain’ and can lower the risks of dementia.
Picking up a newspaper like Wokingham Today can help boost your memory and attention span, according to the latest research.
The news comes following a US study that found older people who regularly browsed a newspaper had a lower risk of dementia over time.
UK care experts Alderberry Care are now urging households to have a weekly “newspaper hour” to keep minds active.
The firm said: “Buy a newspaper once a week. Make it a ritual – same day, same time.
“A weekly print habit is easy to remember, and aligns with evidence that reading at least weekly is linked with better long-term cognition.
“Mix print with long-form reads, and if you prefer digital, choose weekend features or long reads (not just headlines) to keep the cognitive challenge high.
“Then talk about what you read with family or friends.
“Social discussion adds another protective layer.”
Alderberry Care found that reading, chatting about articles and tackling crosswords boosted people’s brains.
Experts have suggested that reading newspaper stories forces the brain to follow arguments across columns, hold facts, and see competing viewpoints.
