Brain Training Articles & News

Josiah is a 16-year-old who was completely frustrated with high school. Homework took forever and his parents had to be constantly nagging him to complete it. To read the full article, click HERE.

Every new year we have the opportunity to start something new. We often consider goals and habits that we believe will make us better people. Sometimes, we choose to change our image somehow or commit to learning a new skill or avoid certain things that bring us down. Have you considered the impact of strengthening your cognitive ...

We all want our kids to “succeed” in school. We want them to learn the material, apply it to their lives, and become well-rounded, educated individuals who can advocate for themselves and others and make a difference in the world. (Or some days we’d just settle for a C on that social studies test.) Often ...

Giving experiences instead of physical gifts has become a popular trend—and we are here for it! The power of spending time together, experiencing new things, and getting out of your shell is undeniable. As you finish up your holiday shopping for the year, we’d love to encourage you to give the gift of brain training ...

When Kya first came to the LearningRx center in Owatonna, Minnesota, she was struggling to stay alert in school and had challenges with organization and time management. The basketball player was struggling to complete assignments and tests. A Brain Skills Assessment helped pinpoint which cognitive skills needed to be worked on, and using the results ...

Many people incorrectly assuming that LearningRx only offers one-on-one brain training to children and teens. But the truth is that we’ve worked with thousands of adult to help turn today’s weaknesses into tomorrow’s strengths! Why do adults come to LearningRx for personal brain training? Some adults and seniors that come to LearningRx simply want to ...

Today (Dec. 7) is National Letter Writing Day and in an age when text messages and emails have taken over our written communication, receiving a handwritten letter in the mail feels even more special. To a distant relative it might be the highlight of their day to know your child or teen was thinking about ...

December 5 is International Ninja Day and LearningRx is celebrating the informal definition of the word: "a person who excels in a particular skill or activity." When families come to LearningRx, we often learn that the child or teen has had their confidence deflated by labels—some informally, some with an official diagnosis. These students (and their ...

After 56-year-old Sally lost her father to Alzheimer’s disease, she started beginning to notice her own memory issues. She decided to invest in a one-on-one brain training program at LearningRx Charlottesville in Virginia to improve her memory and boost her confidence. Training reminded Sally that she is very smart and that she can easily handle ...

As you’ve watched your child learn and grow, you’ve picked up on more than a few ways they’re intellectually ahead of their peers. You don’t want to brag except to Grandma and Grandpa, of course, but there’s no doubt in your mind: you’re raising one very smart child. Every once in a while you notice ...