Brain Training Articles & News, Page 173

Research published in the January 27, 2020 edition of JNeurosci indicates that iron levels in the brain tissue rise during development and are linked to cognitive development. This research on both children and young adults may lead to new interventions that include iron supplementation. Looking to add more iron to your diet? Consider these iron-rich ...

One of the most common academic struggles we address at LearningRx is difficulties with reading fluency and comprehension. If reading is difficult, it can turn homework and basic academic tasks into frustrating and difficult interactions. So, why do some kids excel at reading and others struggle?

You’ve probably heard that research has shown that the brain clears up waste and updates memories during sleep. But a new study has found that specialized immune cells are hard at work in the brain during sleep too. The findings, which were published in Nature Neuroscience, show that the signals in our brain that modulate ...

Who doesn’t love to savor a delicious piece of chocolate or a heaping scoop of ice cream? While it’s important to remember that a little bit of sugar is fine in moderation, there is some startling new evidence about its affect on the brain. A new study from the the Department of Clinical Medicine at ...

Individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – including, concussions, strokes, chemo brain, car accidents – heal over time but often cognitive skills like memory, processing speed, attention or logic do not return to the level they were at prior to the injury.   LearningRx training has significantly helped individuals with traumatic brain injury ...

February 27 is National “No-Brainer” Day, created to celebrate “no-brainers:” concepts and tasks that are simple, easy and obvious to most people. But for people with learning struggles, tasks considered “no-brainers” for many others—reading, balancing a checkbook, managing time, staying organized or just paying attention for an extended period of time—can be painfully challenging. Kim ...

Looking for some ways to boost your child’s self-esteem? Try these tips: 1. Remind them of past successes. Highlighting past successes doesn’t have to mean just verbally reminding a child that they did something well. It could include framing a photo of their best dance recital, placing awards or trophies in a place of prominence, ...

Will’s middle school years were tough. Instead of being a memorable time in his life, his days were filled with anxiety and fear of failure. Despite his parent’s (Michael and Lynn) best efforts to give him continuous praise and encouragement, “His frustration had reached a point that he would just give up, and he truly ...

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine used a laser-assisted imaging tool to discover what happens inside the neurons of mice that are learning something. They found that motor-based learning can occur in multiple areas of the brain, not just those associated with motor control. Want to learn more about the learning that uses the whole brain? ...

It’s hard watching your child not reach the incredible potential that you know in your heart they’re capable of, isn’t it? Watch the below video our our dear friend Dr. Taz discuss learning behavior chemistry and how LearningRx programs can help your student achieve their goals.