It’s official: Reading for pleasure is a lifelong superpower. A groundbreaking review by the University of Cambridge has found that picking up a book for pure enjoyment delivers essential, long-lasting mental health and cognitive benefits—no matter your age or what you like to read! Here is what the science shows: Protects ageing brains: Regular reading builds cognitive reserve and significantly lowers the risk of dementia. Boosts young minds: Kids who read for fun early on