According to recent research by The Reading Agency, 50 percent of adults in the U.K. no longer read regularly, up from 42 percent in 2015, indicating a concerning trend in reading habits.
My study published in NeuroImage highlights that there are distinct traits in brain anatomy associated with good readers, particularly in the anterior part of the temporal lobe and Heschl's gyrus.
The left temporal pole helps associate and categorize different types of meaningful information, playing a critical role in understanding the meanings of words, which is crucial for effective reading.
The correlation between a larger auditory cortex and better reading ability underscores the importance of phonological awareness in reading development, proving that reading is not solely a visual skill.
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