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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Can Weed Improve a Workout?

Cannabis use before exercise can enhance enjoyment and focus, alleviate chronic pain, and reduce anxiety.
Many amateurs are incorporating cannabis into their workout routines for its potential benefits in enhancing the exercise experience and managing pain. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Health

Study finds link between marijuana use and cardiovascular disease

Survey data suggests link between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease.
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke with daily cannabis use. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Health

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Cannabis may have medical benefits at certain dosages, but smoking or vaping it can pose health risks.
A new study indicates that cannabis use is linked to increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, with daily users facing the highest risk. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Health

Study: More older adults are using cannabis post-pandemic

More older Americans are using cannabis today than before the pandemic, with roughly 1 in 8 Americans over 50 currently using the substance.
The stress of the pandemic and increased legalization of cannabis by states contributed to the increase in cannabis use among older adults. [ more ]
www.nature.com
5 months ago
Health

Is Cannabis Bad for Teens? Data Paint a Conflicting Picture

Cannabis use among adolescents is a growing concern as efforts to legalize recreational use increase worldwide.
Researchers are struggling to gather conclusive evidence on the risks of cannabis use, especially for young people. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Health

Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Pot Over Pills

Seniors are increasingly turning to cannabis for medicinal purposes, particularly for sleep, pain, and anxiety.
The percentage of seniors in the US using cannabis has significantly increased in recent years.
There is a lack of scientific research on the medicinal benefits and risks of cannabis for older adults. [ more ]
Medscape
2 months ago
Mental health

ED Visits for Cannabis Use a Harbinger of Anxiety Disorder

Emergency department visits for cannabis use are linked to an increased risk of healthcare visits for anxiety disorders. [ more ]
Medscape
3 months ago
Mental health

No Cannabis Before OUD Treatment Policy Challenged

Some opioid addiction treatment programs require patients to abstain from cannabis before therapy starts.
A new study challenges this policy and suggests that cannabis use should be allowed during treatment. [ more ]
Techie Delight
5 months ago
Web development

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Regular cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and death by suicide.
Cannabis users have higher rates of depression and are more likely to have attempted suicide.
Comprehensive prevention and intervention strategies are needed to address the potential mental health risks of cannabis use. [ more ]
Techie Delight
5 months ago
Web development

Guava ImmutableList.sortedCopyOf() method in Java | Techie Delight

Regular cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and death by suicide.
Cannabis users have higher rates of depression and are more likely to have attempted suicide.
Comprehensive prevention and intervention strategies are needed to address the potential mental health risks of cannabis use. [ more ]
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