What Scientists Found About Audiobooks

We’ve looked at how reading print books benefits your brain and learning. What about listening to audiobooks? <br><br> Here’s what scientists have found. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

July 7, 2026

Happy Tuesday! Today, we’ll cover what scientists found about audiobooks, and why depression treatments may have failed. Let’s get started! Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor What Scientists Found About Audiobooks We’ve looked at how reading print books benefits your brain and learning. What about listening to audiobooks? Here’s what scientists have found. SHARE*      READ NOW Why Depression Treatments May Have Failed Researchers raise a new possibility in our understanding of depression. SHARE*      READ NOW 250 years ago, in the summer of 1776, the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, marking the birth of the nation. In celebration of this historic moment, we are bringing back our 250th Anniversary Offer at the best rate: enjoy a full subscription to The Epoch Times—practically free at $1 for 6 months! The Epoch Times strives to fill the void at a time when partisan and biased reporting has become commonplace. As staunch believers in traditional journalism, we rigorously pursue facts and accuracy, leaving views strictly as opinions. When you do choose to explore people’s perspectives, we guarantee you the freedom of thought. Too often, certain voices are suppressed or silenced—that’s never the case at The Epoch Times. Browsing through the commentaries, you will immediately recognize honest, refreshing, and at times courageous discussions on topics perhaps purposefully left out by others: World Cup Tourists See What Too Many Americans Have Forgotten; ‘Intellectual Obesity’ and the Path Forward; What Kipling’s Poem ‘If’ Can Teach Boys About Manhood... They are truly a feast for the mind. Start experiencing a publication that’s truly one of a kind. Subscribe Now SHARE*      WATCH NOW Top Stories US News Planned Parenthood Regains Access to Medicaid Funding After Congress Fails to Renew Ban READ NOW ＞       NY News Officials Tracking Growing Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York READ NOW ＞       WORDS OF WISDOM A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. – Dwight D. Eisenhower – Healthy Living Autoimmune Disease Lupus: Personalized Care to Improve and Resolve Symptoms READ NOW ＞       Mind & Spirit A Brief Mindset Intervention Reduces Depression and Inflammation READ NOW ＞       Workout of the Day Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly Occupational Therapist Standing Marches Standing marches are simple but highly effective. The high steps contribute to core strengthening and postural stabilization and provide subtle movements throughout the spinal cord that help combat stiffness. Step 1: Stand with your arms by your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart. Step 2: March in place, bringing your knees up as high as you can. Move slowly, taking 1 to 2 seconds to complete each step while focusing on movement accuracy. Step 3: Perform this exercise for 2 minutes per set and attempt 3 sets, making modifications as needed. This exercise can be slowed down considerably to accommodate for rigidity and bradykinesia (slowness of movement). Explore More Fitness Worth a Look Epoch Buy Why Travelers Are Raving About This New ‘Vacuum Packing Kit’       Contributed by Gan Jing World Seniors, Add This to Oatmeal for Better Circulation! Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily. Looking for more Spot the Difference? Play it here and here. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. * When sharing an article, giftaccess@TheEpochTimes.com is added to the list of recipients. If your friend is not already a subscriber, we will send them a special link for free access to the article. Our Rise & Shine newsletter is one of the best ways to receive vital health news and information. Manage your email preferences here or unsubscribe from Rise & Shine here. Copyright © 2026 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. The Epoch Times. 129 West 29th Street, Fl 8, New York, NY 10001 | Contact Us