Cannabis and Alzheimer's: The Good and Bad
Recent evidence espoused by the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute in Florida suggests that relatively small amounts of THC may slow or even halt Alzheimer's disease.
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Hickenlooper's "Lab Rat" Campaign a Blunder
You can imagine how loud my eyes rolled when I read about Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper's anti-teen-marijuana use campaign. Much like the ridiculous "this is your brain on drugs" egg-frying scenes from my youth, the Governor's message is "Don't be a lab rat."
Colorado's 'Don't Be a Lab Rat' Campaign Suspended in Boulder
One of the latest campaigns to try to dissuade children from trying marijuana is the “Don’t Be a Lab Rat” campaign, which has set up giant “rat” cages in public areas of Colorado with signs telling kids that they’ll just become another statistic if they start smoking. It’s mostly just funny and corny, including giant water tanks attached to the cage.
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Healing Recipes: Anxiety – Rainbow Chard, Dried Fig Salad With Cannabis-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Anxiety is one of the most common mental ailments, affecting a reported 1 in 13 people globally. This recipe combines high magnesium foods with cannabis for a healing recipe aimed at reducing anxiety and bringing a sense of well being.
Study: Oral THC Safely and Effectively Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
The administration of oral THC mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Drug Investigation.
THC Prevents Brain Damage in Rats, Study Shows
Published in the journal PLOS One, the study found that treatment with THC could prevent brain damage in rats caused by neurotoxic doses of methamphetamine.
Cannabis May Protect the Aging Brain, Say Experts
Researchers believe compounds that target the body’s marijuana pathways, known as the endocannabinoid system, could lead to the development of treatments.
Treating Brain Diseases With Marijuana
Multiple sclerosis sufferers may benefit from taking medical marijuana, according to a new study in the journal Neurology
Your Brain on Weed and Yoga
If yoga was a sport, cannabis might finally be a performance enhancing drug! The more time we spend in that happy, peaceful mindset, the more likely our brains are to reset and let that happy place be the new normal.
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Researchers Say Natural Brain Chemical Could Reduce High From THC in Cannabis
A French research team says pregnenolone, a precursor to all steroid hormones that was thought to be otherwise inactive, appears to reduce THC intoxication , memory loss and increased appetite. The team…
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How Marijuana Relieves Stress and Anxiety: The Neuroscience
Leaf Science breaks down the neuroscience behind marijuana's ability to relieve stress and anxiety.
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Study: Ibuprofen May Prevent Marijuana Memory Problems
A new study reveals the cause of marijuana memory problems, and suggests that over-the-counter painkillers can prevent this drawback of a cannabis lifestyle
Study: THC Increases Brain Activity With Positive Stimuli
Researchers reported increased brain activity following THC administration when subjects’ processed stimuli with a positive emotional content.
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Scientists Discover Another Way Marijuana Helps Brains Grow
It was discovered that THC promotes neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells. CBD also promotes neurogenesis. That's right, marijuana helps brains grow!
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Study: Low Doses of THC Can Halt Brain Damage
Science Daily breaks down a recent study which found low doses of THC protect against brain damage after seizures, hypoxia and some toxic drugs.
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Teen Marijuana Use May Show No Effect on Brain Tissue, Unlike Alcohol, Study Finds
A teen who consumes alcohol is likely to have reduced brain tissue health, but a teen who uses marijuana is not, according to a new 18-month UC San Diego...
How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging
A new review suggests activating the brain’s cannabinoid system may hold promise for preventing, or even reversing, brain aging. Can marijuana help?
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Brain Imaging Study Evaluates Effects of Ingredients in Marijuana On Brain Functioning
Individual ingredients in marijuana appear to affect regions of the brain differently during processing functions involving responses to certain visual stimuli and tasks, according to a report in the January issue of…