Brain Training Articles & News, Page 66

Over the years, we’ve learned that the learning struggles most students experience in school have nothing to do with intelligence, laziness, poor teaching, or genetics. They come from cognitive skills that simply need a boost to help the student excel.

It happens every year… a child participates in sports whether through school or independently and suffers an injury that sets them behind in school. Whether it’s a broken arm or a concussion, these injuries set the child back and can cause already-existing learning challenges to grow exponentially. We just want to acknowledge the fact that ...

Lots of kids struggle with reading. In a time where we are still reeling from the effects of the pandemic and figuring out what a “new normal” is going to look like, young kids especially are facing the consequences of disrupted school years. More than 1 in 3 kids are needing remedial reading support in ...

Is your high schooler ready for college? Learn more about strengthening their cognitive skills now to prepare them.

Alzheimers and dementia are debilitating conditions that have taken their toll on millions of us. So many people deal with these conditions first-hand, support family members through them, or deal with their effects in a different way. But what can you do to protect your brain health and prevent cognitive decline? Research is beginning to ...

Summer vacation is an exciting time for kids: school’s out, the sun is shining, and there are endless hours of playtime with friends ahead! But, while play is certainly an important part of childhood, all of that freedom from school tasks can come at a cost.  When kids go back to school in the fall ...

With the break in school comes the expectation of summer reading. Some people love it, others don’t, but it is an important way to keep your child’s brain active and learning during the summer months. If your child is a more hesitant reader, continuing to read throughout the summer becomes even more important. Why Do ...

Reading impacts every area of life, including academic subjects, career avenues, and beyond. Then why are almost 54% of U.S. adults 16-74 below a sixth-grade reading level?   There may be many factors behind why reading literacy is low amongst Americans, but these statistics help us understand how behind in reading many citizens are. At LearningRx, ...

Summer reading programs are a great way to build in an extra incentive to get your kids reading all summer long! With fun prizes and events happening all summer, here are some opportunities at our local libraries you can start signing up for now. Looking for some tips to make summer reading more fun for ...

Concussions happen daily, whether in sports, car accidents, day-to-day injuries, or other more serious situations. While the concussion recovery journey is different for everyone, there are some things you can do to help restore focus and memory! What are the Lasting Effects of Concussions? Often after a concussion, you hear that you will continue to ...