Health
Medical Cannabis and Dementia: What Does the Evidence Say?
A number of studies have explored whether medicinal cannabis could be used to treat some of the common symptoms.
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24 results for “older-adults”
Health
New poll sheds light on patterns of cannabis use among over 50s
A large percentage of people in their 50s and older have consumed at least one form of cannabis in the past year, a new US poll shows. According to new […]
Health
Older adults report ‘considerable improvements’ with medical cannabis
A new study suggests that adults aged 65 and older experience “considerable improvements” in their health and wellbeing when prescribed cannabis-based medicines. The use of medical cannabis is said to […]
News
1 in 8 older US adults now use cannabis products, finds study
The number is significantly higher than before the pandemic.
Health
Older adults function better with medical cannabis, finds study
Medical cannabis was associated with improvements in activites such as shopping, preparing food, housekeeping and managing medications.
Women's health
Growing use of cannabis among midlife women for menopause symptoms – study
Women and adults over 50 are now the fastest growing group of cannabis consumers.
News
Cannabis-in-brief: US rescheduling, wider NHS access, Long Covid and workplace discrimination
Your weekly debrief of the latest cannabis news.
Advocacy
How Poland’s largest cannabis event is changing perceptions of the plant
Poland’s largest annual cannabis event, WeedFest, will take place this weekend.
Science
US study finds rise in cannabis-related hospital visits among older people
The findings have led to calls for more patient-doctor communication around its use in medical care.
Pain
Cannabis consumers may experience more pain after surgery – study
The findings have led to calls for more research into the effects of cannabis on surgical outcomes.
CBD
How CBD can help manage symptoms of ADHD
An expert shares their tips for managing Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS), a common symptom of ADHD.
Science
Clinical trial explores cannabinoids for improving sleep
The trial has been carried out by Radicle Science and Open Book Extracts.
Ask the expert
Ask the expert: Will consuming THC make me feel anxious?
An expert explains how THC can be beneficial for managing anxiety.
Science
CBD “shows promise” for Covid-19 – but more evidence needed
The authors of a new paper say CBD shows “promising anti-inflammatory effects” in Covid-19.
Science
Journal Club: Can medical cannabis help anxiety and depression?
The Journal Club explores the latest research for the use of cannabis in anxiety and depression.
Industry
Education – the missing link in the medical cannabis industry
Cannabis Health spoke to Timothy Byars, director of Medical Cannabis Programmes at Pacific College in the US.
Industry
Experts on everything you need to know about medical cannabis in the UK
Key takeaways from The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society event earlier this month.
Advocacy
Medical students share views on cannabis in new study
A new study has explored the perceptions of cannabis among medical students in the US.
Epilepsy
Experts publish advice on prescribing medical cannabis for epilepsy
UK experts have welcomed the guidance as a “step in the right direction”
Pain
Could CBD help with blood flow and pain caused by Raynaud’s disease?
There may be as many as 10 million people living with Raynaud’s disease in the UK
News
Beliebis is making CBD products accessible and affordable for everyone
Beliebis believe in clarity, integrity, and sourcing from reputable growers to produce quality CBD products
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Older adults with chronic pain report cannabis improves quality of life
More studies are showing that older adults may benefit from medical cannabis when it comes to chronic pain and quality of life.
News
Study to explore effects of CBD on the heart
A new study will investigate the potential effects of CBD on heart function for the first time. Researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Hospital in New York will examine the effects […]
News
Five signs you might benefit from CBD
Thanks to its wide-ranging benefits and formats, the use of CBD has grown rapidly in recent years, with more of us turning to the remedy than ever before. There are […]