What's New at A 2 Z of Learning
Two Hemispheres Better Than One For Aging Brains
Cognitive neuroscientist Patricia Reuter-Lorenz and colleagues provide intriguing clues about how older adults compensate for some of the age-related declines in short-term memory and mental speed that plague so many older Americans. Read more…
Mental Skills Decline Years Before Death, Even Without Dementia
A new study shows that older people's mental skills start declining years before death, even if they don't have dementia. The study is published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Read more…
Ritalin Abuse
Probably the most controversial theme in the Ritalin debate is the question if its use can lead to psychological drug dependence in the long run. A study in the Archives of General Psychiatry titled "Is methylphenidate like cocaine?" concluded that… Read more…
Secret Of Newborn's First Words Revealed
A new study could explain why "daddy" and "mommy" are often a baby's first words — the human brain may be hard-wired to recognise certain repetition patterns. Read more…
Television Exposure Associated with Attention Problems in Children
Early television exposure in children ages 1-3 is associated with attention problems at age 7, according to a study. The study revealed that each hour of television watched per day at ages 1-3 increases the risk of attention problems, such as ADHD, by almost 10 percent at age 7. Read more…
Helping Children Overcome Learning Disabilities: A Testimonial
Gavin  started with me in October last year. He was on the verge of failing the year. He pulled his mark up by 15% to pass the year. The teacher wanted to put him on Ritalin and his mother said 'no'. At the end of the third term [a year later] he has come first. Read more…
Improving Concentration and Other Learning Skills
Roland's concentration and memory have improved steadily. From being a boy who wanted to be outside, he is now able to sit for long periods and concentrate. Read more…
Conquering the Learning Block
Jayesh never showed any interest in reading, his concentration levels were low and he detested writing. His intelligence quotient, however, was above average. Today, Jayesh no longer avoids reading. His conversation skills have improved and he has become attentive. Read more...
Why Some Children Seem to Struggle
Some children who struggle at school are regarded as learning disabled. Dr. Jan Strydom thinks this view is out of focus, and suggests a way in which such children may be helped. Read more…
Eye Movements In Reading
When your eyes move across a line of print, they move in a series of quick movements broken by very brief pauses. The movements are called "saccades." They are so fast that you are not aware of them. Your brain manages to blank out whatever signals come from your eyes during these saccadic movements. Read more…
The 5 R's of Note Taking
Professor Walter Pauk of the Study Center at Cornell University once described five essential aspects of note taking, which he referred to as the five R's. They are important enough to mention here. Read more…
The Importance Of Grades
Grades are not the measure of a person nor are they even the sole measure of academic accomplishment. However, if you want to go on to graduate or professional school, grades are more important than you think. Read more…
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