Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur’s best friend for go-to advice. He is the author of five best-selling books, hosts of one of the top podcasts, and has one of the webs most popular blogs to read. It’s safe to say that Ferriss knows a lot about business, which also makes him an excellent resource for book […]
While skimming through your Facebook feed or tweets is fun, nothing beats the power of a good book. Reading every day is a healthy activity to practice. Even reading a newspaper article or an article from a magazine is good for you and your brain. There are many reasons why you should practice reading every […]
Who doesn’t love a good book with a twist you didn’t see coming? Some of the best reads out there are ones that keep you on your toes until the last page. These reads all have the most surprising endings that will have you thinking about them for days. No spoilers here, just book recommendations […]
The average reading speed across all languages is 1.42 ± 0.13 texts/min (± Standard Deviation). The average reading speed of most English-speaking adults is around 200 to 250 words per minute. But what about a native Italian speaker, or a native Japanese speaker? Have you ever wondered whether language determines reading speed? Some languages seem […]
As an avid reader, Bill Gates has his fair share of book recommendations. During the summer months, Gates reading list increases significantly. Reflecting on his childhood he says, “I’d check out so many books that the librarians wouldn’t give me new ones until I returned some.” As funny as that is, it is the one […]
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disorder that little by little damages a person’s thinking and memory. A person starts to develop Alzheimer’s when amyloid plaque grows on the brain-destroying the connections between nerve cells. Slowly a person begins to forget things, has a hard time absorbing information, and can […]
