Ever wondered if events early in life can shape a person's future behavior? One area of fascination is the connection between childhood brain injuries and teenage crime. Let's dive into how these early experiences might influence later actions. First, it's important to understand brain injuries. These can happen in accidents, sports, or even falls. When they occur i...
In 2024, a new horror film is set to shock audiences, but not in the usual way. Fears change over time and from person to person; even what spooked us as kids can seem different now. The movie "I Saw The TV Glow" takes us back to 1996, focusing on a teen named Owen and his friend Maddy. They love a strange late-night TV show, "The Pink Opaque, " which feels like a cr...
Have you ever thought about how your early life experiences might affect you as you grow older? Scientists have been digging into this question, and they've found some interesting stuff. It turns out that kids who go through tough times, like abuse or neglect, are more likely to face dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, when they're older. Why does this happen...
Ever wondered how childhood trauma affects the brain, even in people who seem perfectly healthy? Researchers have started to look into this. They know that childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues, and the brain region that controls emotions and memories, called the limbic system, might be impacted. Most studies have focused on people with psychiatric disord...
Schizophrenia, known for its brain dysconnectivity issues, has puzzled scientists who wonder if childhood trauma (CT) affects this. A study looked at whether self-reported CT can explain the brain's wiring issues in these individuals. This study compared structural brain connectivity in people with schizophrenia (SZ) and healthy individuals. The goal was to see if CT...
Ever wonder how past traumas shape our brains? New research is digging into this question. It turns out, childhood trauma can make people more likely to struggle with major depression later in life. But not all traumas affect the brain in the same way. Some types of childhood trauma might mess with how our brains work, making it harder for us to think clearly or reme...
J.D. Vance's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. Born into a poverty-stricken Rust Belt community, plagued by drug addiction, fatherlessness, and domestic violence, Vance's journey to becoming a potential vice presidential candidate is nothing short of miraculous. Despite the odds stacked against him, Vance's backgrou...
The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are speaking out about the Netflix series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story". The brothers are serving life prison sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, but they've spent years trying to change their public image to focus on the abuse they suffered at the hands of their parents. The new show, however, has undo...
Childhood trauma is often seen as a distant memory, something left behind in the past. But a recent study has shed light on the long-lasting impact of childhood adversity on our health. The research, led by UCLA Health, found that childhood trauma can increase the risk of developing 20 major diseases in adulthood, including heart disease, cancer, and depression. The...
The American sports world is no stranger to controversy, and Aaron Hernandez's story is a prime example. The former NFL tight end's life was cut short in 2017, but the impact of his actions still resonates today. This new series, American Sports Story, aims to explore the complexities of Hernandez's life, from his childhood to his tragic death. The first episode, "I...