Brain Training Articles & News

Ready to help your child make this the best school year yet? We’ve got some tips to make the transition to the classroom easier and keep your student focused! 1. Ditch unnecessary technology during homework. Keep the focus on the task at hand by limited phones, tablets and computers, when possible. 2. Decide on 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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

If you’ve been contemplating enrolling your student in LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training, we thought it might be helpful to fully explain what the process is like. Here are the 5 basic steps: 1. Schedule a Brain Skills Assessment. Simply find a LearningRx center near you and set up a time for your student to take ...

If you’ve been told your student has a learning disorder (a.k.a. learning disability), it can bring up a wealth of emotions ranging from fear and guilt to embarrassment and worry. But there are some important facts that can help put things into perspective: 1. Learning disorders aren’t linked to intelligence. Even smart kids can have a ...

Whether your child is learning to play piano or studying for an exam, there’s new research saying there’s a better way to practice to supercharge the  skill. A team of scientists published the results of their study on improving learning in the journal "Cell Reports." They found that, compared to the same total amount of practice ...

Regular physical activity isn’t just good for a preteen’s body. It’s also good for their brain! A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital has found that any kind of physical activity—not just intense, structured exercise routines—help organize children’s developing brains. Why the preteen years specifically? According to the lead researcher, Dr. Caterina Stamoulis, “The preteen ...

You already know your student is intelligent. But maybe this past year’s performance doesn’t seem to measure up to what you know to be their potential. You’re not alone! The good news is, no matter how your student fared this last year, there’s a set of skills they can strengthen this summer to make learning ...

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 ...