Brain Training Articles & News

Today, July 5, is National Workaholics Day and according to Psychology Today nearly half of people (48%) identify as “workaholics.” Although the term may be somewhat subjective, there are some universally accepting signs that you may be a workaholic: 1. Working more than 40-50 hours a week 2. Difficulty setting boundaries related to work 3. ...

July 2 is  “I Forgot” Day, making it the perfect time to explain some of the main causes of memory loss. Read on to find out some of the most common factors that contribute to memory loss, as well as a what you can do to address the issue. 1. Sleep deprivation It’s not just ...

Genetics (and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s) aside, it’s common for humans to experience some memory loss as we age. But there are some things you can do to help boost your memory and prevent memory loss. Here are some highlights: 1. Meditate. Why: Our gray matter clines as we age, impacting memory and cognition. But ...

If you’re not getting good quality (or quantity!) sleep, you can probably tell. The physical and mental health issues can present in some obvious symptoms: slow processing speed, daytime sleepiness, forgetfulness, clumsiness and more. Sometimes, it’s simply a one-off incident: a later-than-usual night with Netflix, a change to the night shift at work, or a ...

Unless you’re a professional athlete, competing in the workplace is more about strengthening your brain than your body. And, unfortunately, there’s a misconception in some HR departments that an aging workforce needs to be replenished with a new batch of freshly graduated Logans and Ashleys. But there are three simple truths that can shed light ...

Dr. Amy Moore, a cognitive psychologist with LearningRx, was recently featured in a WebMD article on emotions in adults with ADHD. The article, entitled, "Big Emotions From Learning You Have Adult ADHD" can be found here: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/adult-adhd-diagnosis-emotions   In the piece. Dr. Moore discusses her own late diagnosis of ADHD, as well as 1-on-1 brain training from ...

February 27 is National “No-Brainer” Day and LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world, is sharing three reasons tasks are easy for some but difficult for others. 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 ...

The fall semester of 2020 was challenging for most families, but few were harder hit than those with working parents. With students sometimes left to “fend for themselves” as parents were forced to focus their time and energy on their job, many students struggled to keep up with online school or hybrid learning. As a ...

January 2 is National Personal Trainer Awareness Day and LearningRx is sharing three reasons to work with a personal brain trainer. Just as a personal trainer can help you achieve your fitness goals, a personal brain trainer can help you achieve your cognitive goals. For some, that means addressing attention struggles or being able to read ...

A paper published in "Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews" investigated ways to overcome brain changes linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers discovered neurocognitive, attention, and memory problems akin to dementia in some people who became sick with this particular strain of coronavirus.  But as a discussion of the research points out, research also reveals that brain training ...