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Brain Games vs. Personal Brain Training

While ads for digital brain games sometimes claim to help everything from ADHD to dementia, we encourage you to do your own research. Many people download digital games to their phones and computers, in hopes of training their brains. While digital brain games are a great addition to your smartphone library, they will not be ...

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Spinach Recipes for Brain Health

July 16 is Fresh Spinach Day so we decided to do a little digging into the brain benefits of the leafy green. Here’s what we found (as well as links to some delicious recipes!): 1. Spinach is high in the B vitamin folate, which has been shown to reduce levels of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a ...

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10 Crafts for Kids Using Stuff You Probably Already Have

Looking for some fun craft ideas that won’t break the bank or require you to run to the store at all? We’ve got 6 ideas that allow you to work with items you probably already have around the house! 1. Create a board game. Glue or tape paper to a piece of cardboard and let kids ...

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The 4 Core Cognitive Components of Efficient Math Performance

July 13 is “Embrace Your Geekness” Day and LearningRx is all about removing the negative stigma from the term “geek” AND reminding parents that there’s no such thing as being destined to have math struggles. While genetics can certainly play a role in learning challenges, such as dyscalculia (a fancy word for “trouble with numbers”), ...

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How does online brain training work?

If you’ve been considering personal brain training for you or someone you love but don’t live near a LearningRx Center, we’ve got some good news: LearningRx now offers live, 1-on-1 online brain training and tutoring! Just like our in-person program, our online programs start with a one-hour Brain Skills Assessment to determine which cognitive skills ...

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3 Ways Personal Brain Training May Help Improve Your Game Play

Today, July 8, is National Video Game Day (not to be confused with Video Games Day, which falls on September 12) and we think it’s the perfect time to point out 3 ways that personal brain training may actually help you improve your game play! Today we’re focusing on three specific cognitive skills, the challenges ...

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4 FAQs About Personal Brain Training

When people come to LearningRx for the first time, they typically have a lot of questions. It’s understandable, as we offer a unique service that’s very different than tutoring, brain games, or brain-focused apps. Here are four of the most commonly asked questions we get: 1. How is personal brain training different from tutoring? One ...

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4 Procedures to Train Cognitive Skills at Home (or in School)

Whether you’re a teacher, parent or combination of both, there are procedures you can use to help train students’ cognitive skills. Also known as brain skills, cognitive skills are the core skills our brains use to think, read, learn, remember, reason and pay attention. Working together, these skills take incoming information and move it into ...

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Are you a workaholic? How stress affects your brain

Today, July 5, is National Workaholics Day and according to Psychology Today nearly half of people (48%) identify as “workaholics.” Although the term may be somewhat subjective, there are some universally accepting signs that you may be a workaholic: 1. Working more than 40-50 hours a week 2. Difficulty setting boundaries related to work 3. ...

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10 Causes of Memory Loss (and what you can do!)

July 2 is  “I Forgot” Day, making it the perfect time to explain some of the main causes of memory loss. Read on to find out some of the most common factors that contribute to memory loss, as well as a what you can do to address the issue. 1. Sleep deprivation It’s not just ...

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