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For some children and teens with ADHD, it’s difficult to maintain attention and/or control physical energy and movements. The stress of the Covid-19 pandemic and its restriction may pose even greater challenges to people with ADHD, especially considering that social isolation, sleep changes and disruptions in regular routines may exacerbate things. But there are some ...

If you haven’t given it a try already, allow us to be the first to introduce you to quinoa (pronounced keen-wah). This delightful little superfood is a great substitute for rice and other grains, and is good for the brain too: it’s chalk full of antioxidants to help slow the aging process and even fight ...

You’ve probably heard the terms ADD and ADHD used interchangeably, but you may not be clear on the difference. Here is a general overview of what they mean and where they fit into the bigger picture. The acronym "ADHD"—which stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—is actually a broad but official term for the neurological condition ...

It’s cookie season, so we’ve got three Superfood Cookie recipes that have brainy benefits! Indulge your sweet tooth AND take care of your brain with these superfood cookies. Avocado Almond Cookies Recipe courtesy of I’ll Make it Myself Up first, it’s Avocado Almond Cookies from I’ll Make it Myself! According to the Amen Clinic, Raw Almonds are ...

The final tip in ADDitude Magazine’s piece on “7 Secrets to Engaged Online Learning for Students with ADHD” is “Help them learn better keyboarding skills now.” The article suggests sites like Typing.com and TypingClub.com to help students improve their typing skills. The sites include short video tutorials with easy-to-follow instructions.  Typing can serve as a ...

Before the winter weather goes away for good, do your family a favor and make this delicious minestrone soup that not only tastes good, but does good, too. Filled with a rainbow of veggies, including carrots, tomatoes, and superfoods kale and swiss chard, this soup will warm your belly and keep you healthy! Swiss chard ...

Tip #6 in ADDitude’s piece on “7 Secrets to Engaged Online Learning for Students with ADHD” is about drawing.  For some students, using crayons, markers or colored pencils to brainstorm ideas before approaching a project (e.g., an essay, longer paper or art project) can help alleviate some of the pressure they feel when starting an ...

All this talk of brain freeze has us craving popsicles! Check out these recipes to satisfy your need for a sweet frozen treat. And as a bonus, they’re all healthy. So healthy, in fact, that you might even be able to sneak in a few green things! Vegan Black Bean Fudge Pops Unlike the store ...

A piece about “Train Your Brain Tuesday,” a video series by LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson, was featured on WFMZ’s website. https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_entertainment/for-kids-with-un-filled-hours-at-home-learningrx-brain-training-executive-delivers-free-mental/article_ba90ac9b-e63a-51a9-aa59-f142813a1ebd.html

LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson was featured on KOAA News Channel 5 to showcase “Train Your Brain Tuesday,” which offers free exercises for your brain. https://www.koaa.com/open/were-open-colorado-learningrx-helps-exercise-your-brain-for-free