Evidence: The article references lots of different studies however it could be improved by a consistent inclusion of effect sizes (sometimes included, sometimes not) e.g., "For example, in a study of almost 5,500 adults aged 55 years and older, individuals who frequently engaged in activities including reading were significantly less likely to develop cognitive impairment over a five-year follow-up period. Another study found that reading newspapers, magazines, and books was associated with a 33% reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's disease." The article also does not use causal language which is a big plus.

Balance: Overall good however could be improved by mentioning the demographics of the samples included in the studies. Also, there is only one mention of causal direction "While most studies only show associations, evidence is emerging of a causal link. Structural brain changes have been shown to follow reading interventions." This could have been made more clear e.g., emphasise that we do not know from association studies whether reading causes improved wellbeing or whether people with improved wellbeing are more likely to read.

Clarity: The article is well-written and well-structured.