Clinical trial · Aging · Added 25 Sept 2026
Cognitive and behavioral benefits of newspaper reading in community-dwelling older adults: a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Source: Frontiers in Aging
What the research found
IntroductionThere are reports suggesting that reading newspapers is an accessible daily intellectual activity that may help prevent neurocognitive disorders, while no prospective studies have accurately investigated its effectiveness on cognitive function.MethodsThis study is a randomized controlled trial designed to explore the effects of reading newspapers on cognitive function and activity levels in community-dwel
Evidence level: Clinical trial. This is among the stronger kinds of evidence, but one study rarely settles a question.
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