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Want the latest news in brain science? Tips on how to build stronger learning and thinking skills? Updates about what’s happening at LearningRx? Browse brain training articles and news from LearningRx below!

What it’s like to go through LearningRx 1-on-1 Brain Training

If you’ve been contemplating enrolling your student in LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training, we thought it might be helpful to fully explain what the process is like. Here are the 5 basic steps: 1. Schedule a Brain Skills Assessment. Simply find a LearningRx center near you and set up a time for your student to take ...

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5 Facts That Help De-stigmatize Learning Disabilities

If you’ve been told your student has a learning disorder (a.k.a. learning disability), it can bring up a wealth of emotions ranging from fear and guilt to embarrassment and worry. But there are some important facts that can help put things into perspective: 1. Learning disorders aren’t linked to intelligence. Even smart kids can have a ...

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6 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory

Genetics (and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s) aside, it’s common for humans to experience some memory loss as we age. But there are some things you can do to help boost your memory and prevent memory loss. Here are some highlights: 1. Meditate. Why: Our gray matter clines as we age, impacting memory and cognition. But ...

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Boost learning by resting between short practice sessions

Whether your child is learning to play piano or studying for an exam, there’s new research saying there’s a better way to practice to supercharge the  skill. A team of scientists published the results of their study on improving learning in the journal "Cell Reports." They found that, compared to the same total amount of practice ...

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Why physical activity helps preteen brains stay fit

Regular physical activity isn’t just good for a preteen’s body. It’s also good for their brain! A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital has found that any kind of physical activity—not just intense, structured exercise routines—help organize children’s developing brains. Why the preteen years specifically? According to the lead researcher, Dr. Caterina Stamoulis, “The preteen ...

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The Skills Your Student Needs to Live up to Their Learning Potential

You already know your student is intelligent. But maybe this past year’s performance doesn’t seem to measure up to what you know to be their potential. You’re not alone! The good news is, no matter how your student fared this last year, there’s a set of skills they can strengthen this summer to make learning ...

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Reading for fun improves verbal abilities

Keep enjoying that Harry Potter saga. Or that beachy historical romance. Or the “Twilight” series you stole from your teen daughter. A Concordia University study has found that the more people read ANY kind of fiction, the better their language skills are likely to be. In fact, people who self-identified as a “reader” and said ...

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Did you know that physical activity helps improve the brain?

Getting outside in the summer for outdoor activities, especially rigorous physical activity, is not only fun but great for your brain. It helps improve memory, executive function, and overall cognitive performance. In 2019 there was a study published in the Journal, Scientific Reports, which was conducted by Dr. Jonathan Repple from the University Hospital Muenster, ...

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