The Brain Science of Reading
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- A word from MD
- Are you still not going to read this?There is no particular reason for the text heap.
Because reading is necessary for our lives.
A Japanese neuroscience authority's theory of the praise of reading, proven by brain science.
Reading books awakens the brain.
It increases concentration, enhances comprehension, and is even enjoyable.
The genre of the book doesn't matter.
Reading any book enriches your life.
November 19, 2024. Natural Science PD Son Min-gyu
"This book is essential for modern people who need deep reflection, original perspectives, and expansive thinking." Highly recommended by neuroscientists Jaeseung Jeong and Daesik Kim!
Did you know?
The fact that reading two minutes a day can even prevent Alzheimer's.
Reading a book is a 'full-body exercise for the brain.'
The only activity that awakens all areas of the brain.
It is the most powerful brain innovation method that improves creativity, memory, and concentration at the same time.
Surprisingly, reading just 1-2 pages a day, for just 2 minutes, was enough.
Dementia patients' symptoms improved and their aged brains were revived.
This was a miracle that even the latest dementia treatments could not achieve.
World-renowned neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima studied the brains of 70,000 people for 14 years.
As a result, we discovered that reading is the most essential brain activation tool in the digital age.
If you read a book for just two minutes, your brain will be in a state where it can easily accept new knowledge.
Even if you read just one or two pages of a book every day, your memory will improve and your brain will look 10 years younger.
Even if it's a thin book, reading it all the way through will improve your creativity.
Reading alone can keep your brain young for life.
All these facts have been proven through precise experiments.
Professor Ryuta Kawashima, a leading authority in Japanese brain science, explains in detail the effects of reading on our brains in “The Brain Science of Reading,” based on the latest brain science research.
By closely analyzing the effects of various reading methods on the brain, it shows that reading is not only an act of pleasure, but also the best means of self-development that activates the brain.
Start now.
2 minutes a day will change your brain.
Did you know?
The fact that reading two minutes a day can even prevent Alzheimer's.
Reading a book is a 'full-body exercise for the brain.'
The only activity that awakens all areas of the brain.
It is the most powerful brain innovation method that improves creativity, memory, and concentration at the same time.
Surprisingly, reading just 1-2 pages a day, for just 2 minutes, was enough.
Dementia patients' symptoms improved and their aged brains were revived.
This was a miracle that even the latest dementia treatments could not achieve.
World-renowned neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima studied the brains of 70,000 people for 14 years.
As a result, we discovered that reading is the most essential brain activation tool in the digital age.
If you read a book for just two minutes, your brain will be in a state where it can easily accept new knowledge.
Even if you read just one or two pages of a book every day, your memory will improve and your brain will look 10 years younger.
Even if it's a thin book, reading it all the way through will improve your creativity.
Reading alone can keep your brain young for life.
All these facts have been proven through precise experiments.
Professor Ryuta Kawashima, a leading authority in Japanese brain science, explains in detail the effects of reading on our brains in “The Brain Science of Reading,” based on the latest brain science research.
By closely analyzing the effects of various reading methods on the brain, it shows that reading is not only an act of pleasure, but also the best means of self-development that activates the brain.
Start now.
2 minutes a day will change your brain.
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Entering… The best brain training method, reading
Just reading books properly will make your brain younger.
Chapter 1: Reading a Book Awakens Your Brain
The Brain-Wakeing Power of Reading: The Surprising Truth Revealed by MRI
Recombination of Knowledge: Moments of Innovation Created by Reading
Awaken your creativity with a book
How to Choose Books Your Brain Likes
The miracle of small reading habits
The Reading Brain, the Better the Child: 14 Years of Data Reveal the Power of Reading
Paper books: an antidote to the age of attention deficit
Fun first, growth is a bonus
CHECK POINT: Reading, a full-body brain workout
Chapter 2: The Brain-Changing Magic of Reading Out Loud
Amazing Ways to Train Your Brain
The Secret of the Prefrontal Cortex That Makes You You
The Thinking Brain and the Mindful Brain: Two Powers Within Us
Brain Development and Decline: Your Choices Shape Your Future
The power of the 'thinking brain' that determines learning effectiveness
Awakening the Thinking Brain with Games
Check in real time whether your 'thinking brain' is working properly.
The Brain's Internal Map: The Balance of Gray and White Matter
Maximize your brainpower by reading aloud
A Memory Revolution: Reading Out Loud Makes Your Brain 10 Years Younger
The best prescription to reverse dementia symptoms
A 2-minute daily reading habit that awakens the brain
CHECK POINT Reading aloud to train your brain
Chapter 3: The Art of Reading to Deepen Relationships
The Power of Reading to Boost Your Child's Emotional Intelligence
The Secret to Uniting the Brains of Parents and Children
Reading the Magic Book to Reduce Problem Behavior
10 minutes of miracle, 3 times a week
Animation vs. Books: How to Develop Your Child's "Mind Brain"
The Amazing Effects of Reading to Improve Communication Skills
CHECK POINT: Reading books that develop emotional intelligence
Chapter 4: The Reality of Smartphones Threatening Brain Health
Your smartphone is putting your brain to sleep
The Moment Your Brain Stops: How Smartphones and Games Affect Us
Why boring games are actually good for your brain
The best note-taking technique to save your brain
The Secret to Using a Paper Dictionary to Boost Your Memorization
Why You Don't Get Tired of Looking at Your Smartphone All Day
How Your Smartphone Is Aging Your Brain
CHECK POINT How Smartphones Destroy Your Brain
Chapter 5: Smart Parenting Choices to Protect Your Child's Brain
The surprising correlation between smartphone usage time and grades
There are other factors more important than study time.
The hidden factor that determines grades is 'smartphone usage time'.
The Multitasking Trap: Why Putting Your Smartphone Away Improves Your Grades
Smart Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Studying
The Truth About Smartphones That Hinder Brain Development
CHECK POINT Smartphones Threaten Learning
Chapter 6: The One Secret to Protecting Your Brain
How to Avoid the Trap of Unconditional Acceptance
How to Take Back Control of Your Smartphone Use
Just having a smartphone can lower your sleep quality.
The Truth About Smartphones: More Dangerous Than Alcohol, TV, or Games
Cherish family time with a smartphone detox
The Power of Group Learning: How to Use Digital Devices Smartly
A Smart Way to Evaluate the Educational Effectiveness of Digital Media
Seodang-style Education: The Best Educational Method Revealed by Brain Science
CHECK POINT How to protect your brain from smartphones
In conclusion… The power of reading to enhance your competitiveness in the AI era
How to Enjoy Conversations with Yourself: The Hidden Value of Reading
The surest way to make knowledge your own
Wisdom for Generative AI: Asking the Right Questions
The Secret of the Brain That Grows Beyond Its Limits
The key to developing the Homo sapiens brain
Entering… The best brain training method, reading
Just reading books properly will make your brain younger.
Chapter 1: Reading a Book Awakens Your Brain
The Brain-Wakeing Power of Reading: The Surprising Truth Revealed by MRI
Recombination of Knowledge: Moments of Innovation Created by Reading
Awaken your creativity with a book
How to Choose Books Your Brain Likes
The miracle of small reading habits
The Reading Brain, the Better the Child: 14 Years of Data Reveal the Power of Reading
Paper books: an antidote to the age of attention deficit
Fun first, growth is a bonus
CHECK POINT: Reading, a full-body brain workout
Chapter 2: The Brain-Changing Magic of Reading Out Loud
Amazing Ways to Train Your Brain
The Secret of the Prefrontal Cortex That Makes You You
The Thinking Brain and the Mindful Brain: Two Powers Within Us
Brain Development and Decline: Your Choices Shape Your Future
The power of the 'thinking brain' that determines learning effectiveness
Awakening the Thinking Brain with Games
Check in real time whether your 'thinking brain' is working properly.
The Brain's Internal Map: The Balance of Gray and White Matter
Maximize your brainpower by reading aloud
A Memory Revolution: Reading Out Loud Makes Your Brain 10 Years Younger
The best prescription to reverse dementia symptoms
A 2-minute daily reading habit that awakens the brain
CHECK POINT Reading aloud to train your brain
Chapter 3: The Art of Reading to Deepen Relationships
The Power of Reading to Boost Your Child's Emotional Intelligence
The Secret to Uniting the Brains of Parents and Children
Reading the Magic Book to Reduce Problem Behavior
10 minutes of miracle, 3 times a week
Animation vs. Books: How to Develop Your Child's "Mind Brain"
The Amazing Effects of Reading to Improve Communication Skills
CHECK POINT: Reading books that develop emotional intelligence
Chapter 4: The Reality of Smartphones Threatening Brain Health
Your smartphone is putting your brain to sleep
The Moment Your Brain Stops: How Smartphones and Games Affect Us
Why boring games are actually good for your brain
The best note-taking technique to save your brain
The Secret to Using a Paper Dictionary to Boost Your Memorization
Why You Don't Get Tired of Looking at Your Smartphone All Day
How Your Smartphone Is Aging Your Brain
CHECK POINT How Smartphones Destroy Your Brain
Chapter 5: Smart Parenting Choices to Protect Your Child's Brain
The surprising correlation between smartphone usage time and grades
There are other factors more important than study time.
The hidden factor that determines grades is 'smartphone usage time'.
The Multitasking Trap: Why Putting Your Smartphone Away Improves Your Grades
Smart Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Studying
The Truth About Smartphones That Hinder Brain Development
CHECK POINT Smartphones Threaten Learning
Chapter 6: The One Secret to Protecting Your Brain
How to Avoid the Trap of Unconditional Acceptance
How to Take Back Control of Your Smartphone Use
Just having a smartphone can lower your sleep quality.
The Truth About Smartphones: More Dangerous Than Alcohol, TV, or Games
Cherish family time with a smartphone detox
The Power of Group Learning: How to Use Digital Devices Smartly
A Smart Way to Evaluate the Educational Effectiveness of Digital Media
Seodang-style Education: The Best Educational Method Revealed by Brain Science
CHECK POINT How to protect your brain from smartphones
In conclusion… The power of reading to enhance your competitiveness in the AI era
How to Enjoy Conversations with Yourself: The Hidden Value of Reading
The surest way to make knowledge your own
Wisdom for Generative AI: Asking the Right Questions
The Secret of the Brain That Grows Beyond Its Limits
The key to developing the Homo sapiens brain
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Into the book
The Garei Medical Research Institute is developing a program to improve cognitive function in dementia patients.
In this study, Alzheimer's disease patients were trained to read sentences aloud.
It was a simple program of reading short passages or words out loud five times a week.
There were no other variables.
Surprisingly, this training alone improved cognitive function in dementia patients.
The symptoms did not stop, but rather seemed to improve.
Recently, dementia treatments such as 'Rekembi', a joint venture between the American biotechnology company Biogen and the Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai, and 'Donanemab', a joint venture between the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, have been released, but these drugs only slow the worsening of symptoms and do not restore cognitive function.
But when I repeated the process of reading the text out loud, a surprising effect appeared.
Just reading books out loud can make your brain younger.
This was a truly astonishing discovery.
--- From "Your brain will become younger just by reading books properly"
Why do psychological studies show differences in reading effectiveness across media? Psychologists point out that most digital devices are designed to have a variety of functions.
While there are dedicated devices designed solely for reading books, many people who read books on digital devices use regular smartphones or tablet PCs.
These general-purpose devices have various functions beyond reading books and are always connected to the Internet, making it difficult to 'immerse' yourself when reading a book.
--- From "An Antidote to the Age of Attention Deficit: Paper Books"
When learning something new, there are those who learn the same content relatively quickly and easily, and those who cannot.
Even if the learning method or educational program is the same, the speed at which each person learns is different.
When people are unusually slow at acquiring knowledge or never fully master it, they often attribute it to a lack of effort in learning.
Is that really true? Our research team hypothesized that there might be specific conditions for easily accepting and mastering new knowledge from a neuroscientific perspective, and conducted repeated research and experiments.
The results revealed that learning speed is related to the activation of specific areas of the brain.
--- From "The Power of the 'Thinking Brain' That Affects Learning Effectiveness"
In the early 2000s, while developing Nintendo's game "Daily DS Brain Training," I investigated brain activity while playing the game, and discovered an interesting phenomenon.
The point was that the level of brain activation varied depending on the size of the screen.
There was a significant difference in brain activity when watching videos on a large screen versus a small screen, and the smaller the screen, the weaker the brain response.
--- From "Your Smartphone is Putting Your Brain to Sleep"
Traditional education focuses on repeating the fundamentals and basics of reading, writing, and calculation.
This is because I believe that basic and fundamental abilities are the power that fosters applied abilities.
This educational method makes sense even from a neuroscience perspective.
However, when observing the changes taking place in the educational field today, one feels the opposite trend.
There is an atmosphere where a lot of time and effort is poured into developing basic and fundamental skills and how to apply them while relying on digital devices.
It is questionable whether applied learning will be effective for children who have not properly acquired the basic knowledge necessary for learning.
In this study, Alzheimer's disease patients were trained to read sentences aloud.
It was a simple program of reading short passages or words out loud five times a week.
There were no other variables.
Surprisingly, this training alone improved cognitive function in dementia patients.
The symptoms did not stop, but rather seemed to improve.
Recently, dementia treatments such as 'Rekembi', a joint venture between the American biotechnology company Biogen and the Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai, and 'Donanemab', a joint venture between the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, have been released, but these drugs only slow the worsening of symptoms and do not restore cognitive function.
But when I repeated the process of reading the text out loud, a surprising effect appeared.
Just reading books out loud can make your brain younger.
This was a truly astonishing discovery.
--- From "Your brain will become younger just by reading books properly"
Why do psychological studies show differences in reading effectiveness across media? Psychologists point out that most digital devices are designed to have a variety of functions.
While there are dedicated devices designed solely for reading books, many people who read books on digital devices use regular smartphones or tablet PCs.
These general-purpose devices have various functions beyond reading books and are always connected to the Internet, making it difficult to 'immerse' yourself when reading a book.
--- From "An Antidote to the Age of Attention Deficit: Paper Books"
When learning something new, there are those who learn the same content relatively quickly and easily, and those who cannot.
Even if the learning method or educational program is the same, the speed at which each person learns is different.
When people are unusually slow at acquiring knowledge or never fully master it, they often attribute it to a lack of effort in learning.
Is that really true? Our research team hypothesized that there might be specific conditions for easily accepting and mastering new knowledge from a neuroscientific perspective, and conducted repeated research and experiments.
The results revealed that learning speed is related to the activation of specific areas of the brain.
--- From "The Power of the 'Thinking Brain' That Affects Learning Effectiveness"
In the early 2000s, while developing Nintendo's game "Daily DS Brain Training," I investigated brain activity while playing the game, and discovered an interesting phenomenon.
The point was that the level of brain activation varied depending on the size of the screen.
There was a significant difference in brain activity when watching videos on a large screen versus a small screen, and the smaller the screen, the weaker the brain response.
--- From "Your Smartphone is Putting Your Brain to Sleep"
Traditional education focuses on repeating the fundamentals and basics of reading, writing, and calculation.
This is because I believe that basic and fundamental abilities are the power that fosters applied abilities.
This educational method makes sense even from a neuroscience perspective.
However, when observing the changes taking place in the educational field today, one feels the opposite trend.
There is an atmosphere where a lot of time and effort is poured into developing basic and fundamental skills and how to apply them while relying on digital devices.
It is questionable whether applied learning will be effective for children who have not properly acquired the basic knowledge necessary for learning.
--- From "Seodang-style Education: The Best Educational Method Revealed by Brain Science"
Publisher's Review
In an era where AI can easily provide answers,
If there was just one reason to read a book?
Reading books is becoming increasingly difficult in our busy daily lives.
We live in an age where we can get information through the internet, summaries through videos, and answers through AI.
So, is there really any reason to read the book? Professor Ryuta Kawashima, a leading authority on Japanese brain imaging, discovered something shocking using fMRI.
The moment you read a book, almost every area of your brain becomes activated.
All areas were awakened, including the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for thinking and creativity, the occipital lobe, which processes visual information, and the inferior occipital lobe, which controls memory.
In particular, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, also known as the "thinking brain," is key to acquiring new knowledge, and this area is greatly activated when reading.
People who learn the same content more quickly have this area moving more actively.
Based on these findings, Professor Kawashima published surprising research results in “The Brain Science of Reading.”
Even an ordinary office worker can improve their creativity by reading a thin book, and their brain can become 10 years younger by reading just 1-2 pages a day.
In an experiment targeting the elderly, it was shown that reading for just two minutes had a surprising effect in improving dementia symptoms.
The greatest danger facing humanity,
Smartphones are killing your brain
Professor Kawashima, who played a leading role in the development of Nintendo's "Brain Training" series, which sold 20 million copies worldwide, has been researching the effects of digital device use on the brain since before smartphones became commercially available.
The results were shocking.
In particular, the study tracked and analyzed data from approximately 70,000 students annually over 14 years to deeply investigate the impact of reading and smartphone usage habits on the brain.
Research has shown that children with reading habits have higher average grades even when they spend less time studying at home.
In schools where reading activities were conducted before class, students' concentration improved significantly.
Additionally, using a paper dictionary helped people remember more words than using a smartphone or electronic dictionary.
Conversely, even for children who studied for a long time, their grades tended to decline when their smartphone usage exceeded a certain level.
What was more serious was that “the brain development of teenagers who use smartphones for long periods of time stops.”
There was also a phenomenon where simply having a smartphone reduced sleep time.
Adults are no exception.
Even when reading the same content on a smartphone, brain activity was significantly reduced.
Digital devices like smartphones not only distract users but also slow down brain activity.
According to his research, when using a smartphone, the brain remains in a relaxed state regardless of the content, and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is essential for learning, is not activated.
This explains the fundamental reason why online lectures and smartphone learning are ineffective.
A miracle created in 2 minutes a day,
A new way to read revealed by brain science
"The Brain Science of Reading" presents practical tips to enhance the effectiveness of reading through various experimental data.
Reading is fundamentally a hobby for the enjoyment of the reader, but if you read the right book in the right way, you can also get brain training benefits.
It is explained that depending on the reading method, such as silent reading, reading aloud, or reading a book, one can expect various effects such as improved cognitive ability, relaxation, brain activation, and development of emotional intelligence.
Additionally, based on scientific research, we suggest reading methods that are suitable for each individual, helping them achieve both enjoyment and brain training simultaneously.
If there was just one reason to read a book?
Reading books is becoming increasingly difficult in our busy daily lives.
We live in an age where we can get information through the internet, summaries through videos, and answers through AI.
So, is there really any reason to read the book? Professor Ryuta Kawashima, a leading authority on Japanese brain imaging, discovered something shocking using fMRI.
The moment you read a book, almost every area of your brain becomes activated.
All areas were awakened, including the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for thinking and creativity, the occipital lobe, which processes visual information, and the inferior occipital lobe, which controls memory.
In particular, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, also known as the "thinking brain," is key to acquiring new knowledge, and this area is greatly activated when reading.
People who learn the same content more quickly have this area moving more actively.
Based on these findings, Professor Kawashima published surprising research results in “The Brain Science of Reading.”
Even an ordinary office worker can improve their creativity by reading a thin book, and their brain can become 10 years younger by reading just 1-2 pages a day.
In an experiment targeting the elderly, it was shown that reading for just two minutes had a surprising effect in improving dementia symptoms.
The greatest danger facing humanity,
Smartphones are killing your brain
Professor Kawashima, who played a leading role in the development of Nintendo's "Brain Training" series, which sold 20 million copies worldwide, has been researching the effects of digital device use on the brain since before smartphones became commercially available.
The results were shocking.
In particular, the study tracked and analyzed data from approximately 70,000 students annually over 14 years to deeply investigate the impact of reading and smartphone usage habits on the brain.
Research has shown that children with reading habits have higher average grades even when they spend less time studying at home.
In schools where reading activities were conducted before class, students' concentration improved significantly.
Additionally, using a paper dictionary helped people remember more words than using a smartphone or electronic dictionary.
Conversely, even for children who studied for a long time, their grades tended to decline when their smartphone usage exceeded a certain level.
What was more serious was that “the brain development of teenagers who use smartphones for long periods of time stops.”
There was also a phenomenon where simply having a smartphone reduced sleep time.
Adults are no exception.
Even when reading the same content on a smartphone, brain activity was significantly reduced.
Digital devices like smartphones not only distract users but also slow down brain activity.
According to his research, when using a smartphone, the brain remains in a relaxed state regardless of the content, and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is essential for learning, is not activated.
This explains the fundamental reason why online lectures and smartphone learning are ineffective.
A miracle created in 2 minutes a day,
A new way to read revealed by brain science
"The Brain Science of Reading" presents practical tips to enhance the effectiveness of reading through various experimental data.
Reading is fundamentally a hobby for the enjoyment of the reader, but if you read the right book in the right way, you can also get brain training benefits.
It is explained that depending on the reading method, such as silent reading, reading aloud, or reading a book, one can expect various effects such as improved cognitive ability, relaxation, brain activation, and development of emotional intelligence.
Additionally, based on scientific research, we suggest reading methods that are suitable for each individual, helping them achieve both enjoyment and brain training simultaneously.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 6, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 256 pages | 316g | 140*200*17mm
- ISBN13: 9791139718560
- ISBN10: 1139718568
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