Science
Cannabis enhances ‘runner’s high’ during exercise, finds study
New research further supports the role of cannabinoids in the ‘runner’s high’ experience.
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Sport
Cannabis and exercise – the cyclist tackling the “lazy stoner” stereotype
Mike Traynor cycled 19,000 miles around the world to prove the “lazy stoner” stereotype is outdated.
News
Does the endocannabinoid system have an effect on exercise euphoria?
What causes a runner’s high? Is it CBD, endorphins or our endocannabinoid systems?
Pain
Exercise may reduce inflammation by boosting endocannabinoids – study
Exercise is known to decrease chronic inflammation, but so far little is known as to how it does this.
Insight
Working out: Does THC or CBD have an effect on our exercise routines?
The new survey reveals the effect of CBD and THC use on workout routines during the pandemic.
Sport
Exercise-induced endocannabinoids reduce anxiety, says study
Aerobic exercise has been shown to improve mood and reduce anxiety in women
News
Is cannabis good for exercise?
Sponsored feature Despite decades of being associated with inactivity, cannabis could actually be just what we need to get our bodies moving. Everyone knows the old stereotype of a ‘pothead’. […]
Lifestyle
Can cannabis increase the amount you exercise?
A new study has found that adults who consumed cannabis exercised at the same rate, if not more, as those who didn’t. According to the data, adults with a history […]
Industry
Why athletes exercise caution when it comes to CBD
Increasing numbers of athletes are recognising the benefits of CBD, but many are still wary of false claims – a nature identical form could be the way forward, believes one […]
Events
6 Events Reimagining Women’s Health this Autumn — from Patient Care to Clinical Innovation
This autumn, a number of events across the UK and Europe will put conversations about women’s health centre stage.
Medical cannabis
The Power of Patient Stories: How Lived Experience is Shifting Medical Cannabis Stigma
Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost eight years, many patients remain hesitant or unsure about whether it is right for them. While awareness of the legality […]
News
Do 10 Doctors Really Prescribe Half of England’s Medical Cannabis?
We take a closer look at the data behind medical cannabis prescribing to examine what it can reliably show us.
Science
Cannabis Compounds CBD and CBG Show Promise in Fighting Fatty Liver Disease
Two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds may help treat the most common form of chronic liver disorder.
Science
How to Read a Cannabis Research Paper
A comprehensive guide on how to read and interpret cannabis research.
News
Inside the Medical Cannabis Police Guidance: Everything Patients Need to Know
Last week, the first official guidance on medical cannabis for police officers in England and Wales was made public.
News
Europe’s First ‘Whole Plant’ Cannabis Medicine Could be Available by 2026
German pharmaceutical company Vertanical believes it is on course to deliver the first ‘whole-plant’, cannabis medicine with international approval. After seven years of endeavour, and an investment of over $250m, […]
News
Nationwide awareness drive to mark six years of medical cannabis in the UK
Events will take place at several major cities around the UK to mark the sixth anniversary of the law change.
Health
Over 30% of Parkinson’s patients use natural health products, finds survey
Over a third of patients with Parkinson’s disease are turning to natural remedies, including cannabis, coffee and turmeric.
Science
Cannabis and Muscular Dystrophy: An Overview
Experts examine how Medical Cannabis may have the potential to improve the quality of life for individuals with Muscular Dystrophy. The article is an excerpt from Cannabiscientia’s handbook, Principles of […]
Industry
Wimbledon tennis champ Pat Cash launches CBD range
Cash has described CBD as a ‘gamechanger’ for athletes living with chronic pain.
Health
Cannabis may boost ‘runner’s high’, but it’s no performance enhancer, says study
8 in 10 consumers report combining cannabis with exercise, saying it boosts motivation and eases pain.
CBD
The dark side of CBD in fitness – risks you need to know
Scott Mazza, COO and co-founder of Vitality CBD, shares some tips for using CBD safely in sport.
CBD
How safe is vaping CBD? Everything you need to know
Vaping is an increasingly popular way to consume CBD, but how safe is it?
News
Cannabis-in-brief: families failed by UK policy, potential new cancer drug and promise for veterans
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.