Brain Training Articles & News

Many parents incorrectly assume that a child or teen with ADHD will simply outgrow it. Although some children who exhibit hyperactivity may no longer display it in adulthood, that doesn’t mean they’ve outgrown their attention struggles. As CHADD explains: “Even those adults who are no longer displaying ADHD symptoms are still experiencing the brain differences ...

September is National Healthy Aging Month and it’s the perfect time to answer one the most frequently asked questions we get at LearningRx: “Can personal brain training help seniors?” The short answer is “Yes!” Although most adults experience some age-related cognitive decline, learning and brain development doesn’t end when you become an adult. In fact, ...

August 21 is Senior Citizen’s Day and we think it’s the perfect time to answer one of our most frequently asked questions: Can LearningRx personal brain training help with memory decline? The short answer is YES! If you’re noticing an abnormal level of forgetfulness and an inability to recall things from the past, LearningRx offers ...

August 7 is National Mustard Day and the perfect time to share the benefits of turmeric, the plant that gives mustard its bright yellow color, and curcumin, an important compound in turmeric.  There’s plenty of research indicating that turmeric in general (an curcumin specifically) has anti-inflammatory properties. In animal studies, turmeric has been shown to ...

July 22 is National Refreshment Day and we wanted to use the opportunity to share some brain-boosting beverage recipes! Check out these healthy drinks that you can make at home: 1. Homemade Milk Kefir https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a92174/how-to-make-milk-kefir/ 2. Strawberry Cucumber Iced Green Tea https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Strawberry-Cucumber-Iced-Green-Tea-2039311 3. Pineapple-Blueberry-Ginger Juice https://www.marthastewart.com/343666/pineapple-blueberry-ginger-juice 4. Fully Loaded Kale Smoothie https://www.wellplated.com/kale-pineapple-smoothie/ 5. Turmeric Latte ...

While ads for digital brain games sometimes claim to help everything from ADHD to dementia, we encourage you to do your own research. Many people download digital games to their phones and computers, in hopes of training their brains. While digital brain games are a great addition to your smartphone library, they will not be ...

July 16 is Fresh Spinach Day so we decided to do a little digging into the brain benefits of the leafy green. Here’s what we found (as well as links to some delicious recipes!): 1. Spinach is high in the B vitamin folate, which has been shown to reduce levels of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a ...

If you’ve been considering personal brain training for you or someone you love but don’t live near a LearningRx Center, we’ve got some good news: LearningRx now offers live, 1-on-1 online brain training and tutoring! Just like our in-person program, our online programs start with a one-hour Brain Skills Assessment to determine which cognitive skills ...

Today, July 8, is National Video Game Day (not to be confused with Video Games Day, which falls on September 12) and we think it’s the perfect time to point out 3 ways that personal brain training may actually help you improve your game play! Today we’re focusing on three specific cognitive skills, the challenges ...

When people come to LearningRx for the first time, they typically have a lot of questions. It’s understandable, as we offer a unique service that’s very different than tutoring, brain games, or brain-focused apps. Here are four of the most commonly asked questions we get: 1. How is personal brain training different from tutoring? One ...