Brain Training Articles & News, Page 43

Time management—organizing and planning how to use your time on a task or activity—is an issue for many of us, from childhood to the workplace. The effects of poor time management can manifest in a variety of symptoms, regardless of age, including: • Decreased quality of work • Poor punctuality • Constant rushing • Frequent ...

Mental strength is something that everyone can benefit from. It helps you to face challenges with resilience, cope with stress and anxiety, and improve overall well-being. Just like physical fitness, mental strength requires regular exercise and practice. Here are seven tried-and-true exercises that you can do to build better mental strength: Visualize the Best Outcome ...

For kids who struggle to focus or thrive in academic environments, weak executive functioning could be the reason. Executive functioning (EF) skills govern your brain’s interactions with new information as well as the world around you. Some research points to EF being a more accurate predictor of academic or career success than socioeconomic status or ...

For those who procrastinate from doing homework, every Sunday night can be a scramble to finish assignments at the last minute. You want to avoid the tears, stress, and anxiety faced by your learner, but how? What kind of homework help will make a difference here? Time management is a big part of completing homework ...

Math is one of those dividing forces in our world… either you love it or you don’t. You’re a “math person” or you’re not. Helping kids develop math confidence is so important so they begin to not fear this subject, and games are a great way to do that! Math games are a low pressure ...

We are celebrating a big milestone this year at LearningRx Staunton-Harrisonburg. We’ve been open and serving the Shenandoah Valley for 10 years! While the years have been filled with ups and downs, the reason we do what we do is because of the amazing impact we’re able to have on our clients’  lives. We firmly ...

Our brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It’s responsible for our ability to think, learn, and remember. And just like any other part of our body, our brain needs the right fuel to function at its best. So, if you’re looking to boost your brainpower, here are 8 great foods ...

Traumatic brain injury recovery can be a long road. TBIs can have significant and long-lasting effects on a person’s cognitive abilities, and these changes may make it difficult to perform daily tasks and hinder their quality of life. However, research has shown that targeted brain training may be an effective method for improving cognitive function ...

Every day, our minds process vast amounts of information at incredible speeds, often without us even knowing it! That’s why, when we struggle with certain activities—such as reading—it can be tough to pinpoint what’s really happening. Often, learners don’t even realize they need reading help, because difficulties may only register on a subconscious level. Take ...

As a parent or teacher, it can be difficult to know if a child is struggling with learning. Sometimes the signs are subtle, and it can be easy to dismiss them as just a bad day or a lack of motivation. However, if you notice any of the following warning signs of learning struggles, it’s ...