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Penélope Cruz may have taken on the role of co-owner of Ferrari in her latest project, yet surprisingly, she isn't a enthusiast of driving cars. In a recent ELLE interview, the actress disclosed a childhood trauma that has instilled in her a "fear of driving," stemming from a harrowing incident where her sister was run over by a car in front of her when she was just eight or nine. Actress Penélope Cruz at the Oscars (AFP Photo)(AFP) Reflecting on the moment, Cruz recalled that "time stopped" during that…

The psychedelic drug ibogaine may be able to give brain injury sufferers some much needed help. A new, small study found that military veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD following treatment with ibogaine and magnesium. The findings merit larger clinical trials of the drug for these injuries and other brain conditions, the researchers say.Will You Click Windows’ New Copilot Button?Ibogaine is derived from the root of…

Stanford researchers have discovered that ibogaine, combined with magnesium, effectively reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The study, involving 30 U.S. special forces veterans, showed dramatic improvements in neuropsychiatric symptoms and functioning, with no serious side effects. This breakthrough offers hope for treating not only TBIs but potentially other neuropsychiatric conditions as well. Credit: SciTechDaily.comStanford researchers find that ibogaine, a…

Nolan Williams, now a psychiatrist and a neurologist at Stanford University, first developed an interest in the psychedelic drug ibogaine during his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. He was blown away by accounts he read about a single dose of the powerful drug, derived from a Central African plant, being able to free some people from substance use disorders. This was back in 2010, however, “way before the psychedelic renaissance,” Williams says. Given that ibogaine is a strictly banned substance in…

By fitting microparticle 'backpacks' to important inflammatory cells called macrophages, researchers significantly reduced lesion size and inflammation caused by traumatic brain injury. Working with biology rather than against it, this novel approach has the potential to be an effective treatment for a debilitating condition.Globally, in 2019, there were 27.16 million new cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 48.99 million cases of people with existing TBI. While neuroinflammation is important for promoting cell and…

“Morbidcore” isn’t an established subgenre, but it’s not hard to imagine what falls into this category. These are games exploring life’s darker moments. Not for the sake of simply disturbing an audience, but instead, they’re stories communicating the more unsettling aspects of humanity — the parts we shy away from or refuse to acknowledge. Grief, depression, trauma, and pain are all prevailing themes in these narratives, and while they don’t aim to shock, they inevitably do. Indies aren’t the only titles that attempt…

Your social media feed is, to a large extent, a reflection of your personality. You see posts made by artists who inspire you, athletes whom you admire, and publishers that provide information on the topics you care about.So whenever something pops up there that doesn't align with your values and interests, it sticks out like a silly misplaced emoji in a serious conversation. However, sometimes people run into things that they find are so far-removed from their casual online experience that they feel as if they just…

Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone took to her X account (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to address the film’s potentially triggering scenes some Indigenous peoples may experience when watching the brutal Osage murders depicted on screen. “The most pressing thing I’ve wanted to say about Killers of the Flower Moon, especially to Native Women & Youth: See it when and only if you feel ready, and see it with people you feel safe with,” Gladstone wrote. “You’ll likely have a lot of generational grief to…

Memory is commonly affected following a traumatic brain injury and may be long-lasting or even permanent. A new study has found that AI-guided electrical brain stimulation in people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury may successfully treat their memory loss.Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain, often resulting from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. It’s commonly caused by motor vehicle accidents, contact sports, firearms, and falls. The severity of TBI depends on the nature of the…

A recent study suggests that traumatic brain injury (TBI) should be considered a chronic condition, as its effects may continue to progress or regress for years after the initial injury. The research, involving people with varying severity of TBI, revealed that a significant proportion demonstrated changes (both improvements and declines) in cognitive abilities and daily functioning up to seven years post-injury, highlighting the need for ongoing care tailored to these evolving needs.Research reveals that function may…