4/20 is just around the corner & we’ve got good brain health news for all you cannabis users
Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.According to the CDC, 48.2 million people, or about 18% of Americans, used it at least once in 2019.
Given its increasing use — both legally and illegally — more studies are emerging about associated health benefits and risks.Some past studies have suggested a link between repeated marijuana use and psychosis and schizophrenia.
It’s also known to impair reaction time. However, a study published recently in Current Alzheimer Research points to some more positive news.Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, wanted to see if there’s any link between cannabis use and cognitive decline.
And if so, does it depend on how it’s taken and for what reason?The study looked at 4,744 adults aged over 45. Half of the participants were over 65.
