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Is Cannabis Really a Good Idea for Glaucoma?
Jessica McKeil May 15, 2019

Is Cannabis Really a Good Idea for Glaucoma?

Increased eye pressure is a hallmark symptom of eye disease, and cannabis may make…

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Pre-Clinical Study Shows Cannabis May Help Bones Heal
Jessica McKeil May 14, 2019

Pre-Clinical Study Shows Cannabis May Help Bones Heal

Healing bones seems like the least likely benefit for medical cannabis, yet here we…

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The Facts On THC and Dementia
Matt Weeks May 6, 2019

The Facts On THC and Dementia

Is it true that a ‘bud a day’ keeps Alzheimer’s away?  Cannabis may hold…

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Alzheimer's and CBD: Is There a Connection?
Dragana Komnenov PhD April 26, 2019

Alzheimer's and CBD: Is There a Connection?

CBD may act as an anti-inflammatory and neuroprotectant. That means Alzheimer’s and CBD could…

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Study Looks At Cannabis For End of Life Care
Branna Z. April 1, 2019

Study Looks At Cannabis For End of Life Care

Seventy percent of patients in end of life care report improved quality of life…

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Researchers Probe Whether Cannabis Reduces Aging in the Brain
Jessica McKeil March 21, 2019

Researchers Probe Whether Cannabis Reduces Aging in the Brain

Tommy Chong and Willie Nelson swear cannabis keeps them young. What does science say…

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Maybe Cannabis Can Quiet Restless Leg Syndrome?
Matt Weeks March 10, 2019

Maybe Cannabis Can Quiet Restless Leg Syndrome?

Doctors have figured out how to treat restless leg syndrome by listening to their…

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Seniors and Cannabis: How We Can Still Do Better
Nicholas Demski January 13, 2019

Seniors and Cannabis: How We Can Still Do Better

Some seniors still cling to the brain washing of their youth, but maybe this…

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Does Cannabis Boost or Suppress Your Immune System?
Dragana Komnenov PhD November 22, 2018

Does Cannabis Boost or Suppress Your Immune System?

Studies show cannabis could suppress or boost the immune system. How can it do…

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Delivering Cannabis Pain Relief Directly to the Site
Marc Moulin November 13, 2018

Delivering Cannabis Pain Relief Directly to the Site

New research explores the frontiers of how cannabis brings source specific pain relief. Chronic…

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Aging And Cannabis: Is CBD Really The Fountain Of Youth?
Jessica McKeil November 5, 2018

Aging And Cannabis: Is CBD Really The Fountain Of Youth?

People who take CBD will often say they feel a renewed vigor and extra…

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Can CBD Help Reverse Toxic Iron Levels That Lead to Dementia?
Jessica McKeil October 23, 2018

Can CBD Help Reverse Toxic Iron Levels That Lead to Dementia?

Toxic iron levels, brain inflammation, and the death of brain cells lead to dementia-related…

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Can Cannabis Dial Down Brain Inflammation?
Matt Weeks October 22, 2018

Can Cannabis Dial Down Brain Inflammation?

The aging brain is not great at shutting off brain inflammation and that can…

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Latest Research on Cannabis and Neurodegenerative Disease
Dragana Komnenov PhD October 19, 2018

Latest Research on Cannabis and Neurodegenerative Disease

Patients with neurodegenerative disease may have disturbances in their endocannabinoid system. All neurodegenerative diseases…

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THC For Sleep Has Safer Profile Than Pharmaceuticals
Lydia K. RN October 10, 2018

THC For Sleep Has Safer Profile Than Pharmaceuticals

THC for sleep is a safe alternative to habit-forming pharmaceuticals. But, does it work?…

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Does Alzheimer's Start with Damage to Endocannabinoid System?
Matt Weeks September 4, 2018

Does Alzheimer's Start with Damage to Endocannabinoid System?

Stanford study says dementia patients have A-beta molecules blocking endocannabinoid receptors. Researchers at the…

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