LearningRx1 Brain Training | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 15

Can a brain training headband sharpen your brain?

Jan 11, 2013 by

A new brain training headband is geared to help people control their thoughts and emotions by monitoring your brainwaves and sending them to your smartphone. The goal is to sharpen your brain, improve focus and decrease stress....

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More companies adding brain training to wellness programs

Jan 7, 2013 by

A growing number of companies – like Aetna and Nationwide Insurance – are adding brain health options to their corporate wellness programs. Nationwide found that employees who underwent brain training had a 5% increase in positivity bias, 9% increase...

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Effectiveness of One-on-One Brain Training on Memory and Processing Speed...

Dec 18, 2012 by

Doctoral Dissertation Examines the Effectiveness of One-on-One Brain Training on Memory and Processing Speed in Adolescents In his doctoral dissertation, Brian Pfister studied the scores of 1,277 adolescents, tested before and after cognitive rehabilitation therapy, to determine what kind...

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Canadian brain training company seeing significant results

Nov 19, 2012 by

Arrowsmith, a brain training program in Canada is showing significant results in  “rewiring the brain” and plasticity. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/nov/19/education-spotlight-brain-...

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Early intervention for autism shows significant improvement

Nov 7, 2012 by

A new study found that children on the autism spectrum who underwent “pivotal response treatment” showed better brain function, increased communication and improved behavior....

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“The Brain Trainers” (New York Times feature article)...

Nov 4, 2012 by

The New York Times wrote a great feature piece on LearningRx:...

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Teaching people how to train their brainwaves can increase cognitive control...

Oct 25, 2012 by

Teaching people the alpha rhythm, a well-known brainwave (a.k.a. neurofeedback), can help reestablish brain function for those with mental disorders like depression, PTSD, schizophrenia and ADHD....

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