Brain Training Articles & News

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and LearningRx has some tips to help parents protect their young athletes from concussions or minimize their effects. • Check the condition of your child’s protective gear (helmet shells and cages for football, lacrosse, and hockey) and make sure it fits properly. • Take your athlete to a local ...

Concussion? Head Trauma? Recovering from a Stroke? Mild Cognitive Impairment? There are resources available that can help you improve and recover from a Brain Injury. As both the President of the Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin (BIAW) and the Executive Director of LearningRx I have had the privilege of helping many individuals recover or at ...

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 ...

Did you catch the interview with Iraq War veteran Pat Horan? Such an inspiring story! Watch the video about his recovery from a traumatic brain injury with LearningRx brain training on Fox5 News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KippnfnS2LM

Learn about Pat Horan’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury with LearningRx brain training on Fox5 News. Click here to watch the video!