Brain Training Articles & News

It’s hard to believe that the school year is coming upon us again before we know it. If you’re starting to think of things you can do to re-engage your children’s brains before it kicks in, a summer journal is a great option! Spending a few minutes per day writing can help your kids: Benefits ...

Learning struggles can be easy to spot during the school year. Teachers send home notes. Grades suffer. The stress of school piles up. But for many kids, their learning struggles extend beyond the classroom. Summer is a great time to identify some of the real-life ways weak cognitive skills are impacting the way their brain ...

As we age, cognitive decline becomes a reality for many of us. However, there are steps we can take to help maintain our cognitive abilities as we grow older. Here are some research-based methods to prevent cognitive decline and maintain independence, mental sharpness, and memory: Exercise regularly Exercise has been shown to have a positive ...

Anyone can experience working memory problems when they’re overly tired or stressed. But for some people, it’s a daily struggle. According to the International Dyslexia Association, approximately 10% of people have weak working memory. And in those with learning disorders like dyslexia, the number is much higher—in the range of 20-50 percent.  Working memory struggles ...

With the new year comes new goals for many of us. Whether you’re setting intentional resolutions or not, this can be a helpful time to establish some healthy routines and create a fresh start in areas that you have neglected recently. Whether for yourself or your kids, here are 5 things you can do this ...

Looking for a fun way to engage a group this holiday season? What if you could challenge your memory and strengthen your thinking skills at the same time? These are opportunities for some brain games!  The best thing you can do to alleviate stress and open the door to easier learning is to make stretching ...

When you feel like you’re losing your edge or your cognitive abilities are beginning to decline, you may search everywhere for SOMETHING to help. Getting memory help is a great way to prolong your confidence and quality of life as you get older! Here are some research-backed methods for helping yourself or loved ones maintain ...

In short: the best way to keep your memory strong is to use it! Staying both physically and cognitively active during your adult years can set you up to stay sharp and to protect your memory long-term. Warding off dementia, cognitive decline, and memory loss is a growing field of study, but here are 3 ...

As you spend time with the older members of your family, you may start to notice something is “off.” Or maybe you’re starting to question yourself—frequently misplacing things, struggling to find the right word, or feeling like you’re losing your edge. Memory loss and cognitive decline are extremely common. While there are things you can ...

Working memory is a critical cognitive skill that can directly impact your ability to function in daily life. Imagine what it would be like if you took in information and immediately lost it. Or imagine being in the middle of a task and completely forgetting what you’re supposed to be doing. And maybe you don’t ...