A US cannabis study confirmed that weed doesn’t decrease the sex drive. This post from Green Camp highlights how the results of the study were pretty telling. A cannabis study confirmed the century-long question if weed improves your sex life. The answer — yes. Stanford researchers Andrew J. Sun, MD and Michael L. Eisenberg, MD have confirmed a “positive association ... Continue Reading
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CBD Holds Promise as Potential Dementia Cure
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is expected to triple in the next 50 years. This post from CBS San Francisco highlights how scientists are intrigued by the possibility that CBD may slow dementia's advance or even cure it. A few times a day, 92-year-old Lucy Hanson takes a little capsule; in it is medical marijuana. “They call it my happy pill and I ... Continue Reading
The Top 10 Cannabis Strains for Alzheimer’s
Medical cannabis has shown promise as a treatment for Alzheimer's. This post from Green Rush Daily shares the best 10 cannabis strains for this disease. Researchers are beginning to discover the best weed strains for Alzheimer’s disease. Usually, the cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) steals the show in the medical cannabis arena. And most of the time, that attention is ... Continue Reading
How Cannabis Use Affects the Brain and Memory
What does the science really say about cannabis and its effect on memory? This post from Leafly examines whether cannabis is good or bad for your brain. Dude, where’s my car? Cheech & Chong. Jeff Spicoli. Harold & Kumar. Popular culture is littered with references to lovable – yet, usually forgetful – “stoners.” Cannabis and poor memory seem to go hand in hand, ... Continue Reading
How THC Protects Against Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Effects of THC on ageing brains are garnering interest. This post from ScienceAlert turns the spotlight on the marijuana compound that removes toxic Alzheimer's protein from the brain. An active compound in marijuana called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been found to promote the removal of toxic clumps of amyloid beta protein in the brain, which are thought to kickstart the ... Continue Reading