Brain Training Articles & News, Page 59

Staying organized can be a challenge for many of us. It requires not only physical effort and time to keep up with organization strategies, but also cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and problem-solving. When these cognitive skills are weak, it can be difficult to maintain an organized environment. Some signs that weak cognitive skills ...

Learning challenges can affect anyone at any age, and it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to work on improving your cognitive skills and building confidence. While learning challenges may be more commonly associated with children, they can also be present in adults. In fact, it is estimated that around 20% of the ...

Anyone can experience working memory problems when they’re overly tired or stressed. But for some people, it’s a daily struggle. According to the International Dyslexia Association, approximately 10% of people have weak working memory. And in those with learning disorders like dyslexia, the number is much higher—in the range of 20-50 percent.  Working memory struggles ...

Our brains are incredibly complex machines—and executive function makes this machine run smoothly. But what is executive function, and why do people with ADHD struggle with it? Understanding executive function challenges are essential to finding the right ADD or ADHD help for your situation. “Executive function” describes a set of crucial cognitive processes that we ...

Are you a parent of a struggling reader? If so, you’re not alone. Every year, more and more students seem to be struggling with reading, and it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But there is hope! Research has shown that there are effective reading interventions that can help struggling readers improve their skills. Typical Reading ...

At the top of each new year, we focus a lot on setting goals. We start new exercise regimens, make a plan for our finances, set career or academic goals, and even schedule out our vacations for the year.  But how often do you set goals for your brain health?  The beginning of a new ...

It’s easy to draw a line connecting weak cognitive skills with struggles in school, but the reality is that these skills impact every area of life. Having a brain that efficiently interacts with the world around you is critical for learning. But it’s also vital for healthy relationships, job performance, self-motivation, and more! Here are ...

One of the key reasons that children dislike reading is because of poor reading comprehension. What fun is it to read a book when you don’t experience it in a vivid or real way in your imagination? Here’s why this skill is so hard for so many kids and what you can do to strengthen ...

As a parent of a student who struggles in school, it can be difficult to know what type of help your child needs in order to succeed. Should you hire a tutor, pursue brain training, give it more time, or extend accommodations? There are many options and it can be overwhelming to choose the right ...

Are you wondering if you or your child has dyslexia? Many people struggle to read, but some have a tougher time than others. The good news is, proper reading help can have an enormous impact at any age! First, it’s important to figure out what’s happening and why.  What is dyslexia, anyway? Simply put, it’s ...