The brain has evolved to prioritise processing speed, efficiency and emotional stability over factual accuracy.

A new study has discovered a direct link between the number of milliseconds it takes a child’s brain to process the form of a printed word and how well that child understands what they are reading.

If you try to save a file while your laptop lags, it won’t save. Similarly, when our brains have delayed processing speeds, they "lag" and impair our ability to receive information and store a memory.

Slow processing speed impacts children in a variety of ways. Slow processing speed often has a dramatic impact on school performance and the capacity to keep up with peers. It can negatively impact ...