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health26 days ago•21 min saved

Seven surprising brain findings from new cannabis research

A Washington Post health article highlights seven unexpected takeaways from recent cannabis-brain research, including potential cognitive effects of high-potency cannabis, how use and risks may differ when started in adolescence versus midlife or older age, and the important role of public health education as legalization and stronger products become more common.

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wellbeing3 months ago•17 min saved

Cannabis and the aging brain: what science currently says

Research suggests cannabis can impair short-term memory and, if started in adolescence, may reduce brain volume; older adults are increasingly using it for medical reasons, though evidence of neuroprotection is inconclusive; there’s no proven link to dementia yet, but federal research barriers and concerns about cannabis use disorder persist, especially among youth.

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