Do any of these things sound familiar?

PROCESSING SPEED is a core cognitive skill that impacts every area of learning (and life). If processing speed is low, focusing is going to be harder, reading is going to feel like a burden, and kids often get discouraged by being the “slow one.” Instead of just relying on accommodations like extended time, at Power Brain Rx […]

How is the ADHD Brain Different?

Incredible advancements in research have allowed us to better understand the way kids with ADHD might think and behave. Studies have shown that the brains of kids with ADHD develop differently than those of other kids. Those differences can be connected to common symptoms of the disorder, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Researchers have also […]

Processed foods are problematic for seniors’ brains

A new study from researchers in Australia reports that eating highly processed foods (like some breakfast cereals, packaged snacks, and frozen foods) might be bad for brain health in older adults. The study found that people who ate a lot of processed foods in their diets performed worse on cognitive tests than those who did […]