Brain Training Articles & News

There are many factors that promote a healthy brain, including exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships. Incorporating the following nutrition tips will help put you on the road to better brain health this year.  Read the full article HERE.

This year, Inclusive Schools Week is December 6-12 and the theme is "Rebuilding Our Inclusive Community Together."  Since it began in 2001, the celebration has noted the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, especially those who are marginalized. Which members of the student ...

One of the best ways to fight stress, stay positive, and ground yourself in the moment is to practice gratitude. By appreciating the good in lives rather than constantly focuses on the bad, we start to shift our focus more easily and regularly toward positivity. Here are 5 ways you can practice gratitude this Thanksgiving ...

November is National Gratitude Month and because countless studies have shown that adopting a mindset of gratitude not only helps your mental health, but also provides lasting benefits to the brain, we’ve gathered some tips to help you practice being grateful. You’ve got nothing to lose—and happiness to gain! 1. Choose your words carefully. Focusing ...

October 11 is International Day of the Girl and this year’s theme is “Digital Generation. Our generation.” Why focus on the digital divide? Because 1.1 billion people under the age of 25 still don’t have internet access at home and girls are more likely to be cut off from these accelerated digital platforms necessary for ...

When ESL teacher Elizabeth Benedict enrolled in LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training at the Tysons, Virginia center, she had trouble with reading, writing, speaking, and listening. She worried that her job was at risk as she struggled in both personal and professional relationships.  She was exhausted each night, had no confidence, and was regularly choosing not ...

Yesterday, October 4, was National Child Health Day and LearningRx is sharing 5 healthy habits to pass on to your kids. As a general rule, parenting is often most effective when parents model physically healthy habits for their kids rather than a "Do as I say, not as I do" approach. Here are some examples of ...

For parents of struggling learners, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right assessment. To help you navigate next steps, we’re sharing information about five types of learning-related assessments. While there are other types of learning-related assessments, these are some of the most common. Remember, the most important part ...

Although some homework assignments or take-home projects may require your student to sit at a desk or table, there are lots of opportunities to take learning outside. In addition to fresh air and sunlight, learning outside can open a child’s world to new approaches to learning that they might not get from the confines of ...

With a few weeks of school under your belt, now is a good time to gauge your child’s or teen’s physical health and determine if they’re starting the academic year off with good habits. Don’t worry if there are still some speed bumps in this transitional time. You can always make tweaks to bedtimes, homework ...